W1J 0DA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W1J 0DA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2459 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1J 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1J 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1J 0DA.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1J 0DA 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
W1J 0DA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 0DA. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W1J 0DA are high at 2459 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
241 nearby- Everwell0.4 km
- Whipped London0.6 km
- Paul Uk0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- + 236 more
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- Tequila Mockingbird0.5 km
- Philomena’s1.0 km
- Maddox Tavern0.7 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary1.0 km
- The Beau Brummell0.1 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1355 nearby- 50 Kalo0.6 km
- Amorino0.6 km
- Benugo Limited0.5 km
- Boyds Grill And Wine Bar0.7 km
- Breadline Cafe0.6 km
- + 1350 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- TESCO0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
128 nearby- Burrito Kitchen0.6 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.5 km
- Slice By Pizza Pilgrims0.9 km
- Wok To Walk0.7 km
- Whipped London1.0 km
- + 123 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
55 nearby- The Londoner Hotel0.2 km
- St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.5 km
- Z Hotel Strand0.7 km
- Browns Hotel0.6 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.6 km
- + 50 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.7 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.0 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W1J0DA · Data under Open Government Licence