W1J 0BF is an active urban area located 0.3km from St James's in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1J 0BF has the character of members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1704 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1J 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00024112 (shared with 650 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1J 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1J 0BF.
141
44
£ 64,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1J 0BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 75% private renter occupancy, W1J 0BF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1J 0BF. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1J 0BF are high at 1704 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Common Purpose Training Ltd0.4 km
- Hedonism Wines0.6 km
- ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre1.0 km
- Sam's Stall0.9 km
- Crispin'S Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Browns Hotel0.2 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.3 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.1 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel0.7 km
- The Biltmore Mayfair0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Oswalds0.3 km
- 5 Hertford Street0.6 km
- Coach And Horses Public House0.5 km
- The Arts Theatre0.9 km
- St Martin's Theatre1.0 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
995 nearby- Bar Des Pres0.2 km
- Bistrot Bagatelle0.2 km
- Bocconcino0.3 km
- Carlton Club0.3 km
- Casa Matilde0.4 km
- + 990 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Green Shoots0.5 km
- Monga0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- 20Ft Fried Chicken0.9 km
- District0.7 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- The Co Operative Group0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1J0BF · Data under Open Government Licence