W1J 0DB is an active urban area located 0.3km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2365 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1J 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00024112 (shared with 650 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1J 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1J 0DB.
141
44
£ 64,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1J 0DB 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 0DB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% 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 0DB. 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
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 0DB are high at 2365 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1162 nearby- Imperial Treasure Waterloo0.3 km
- Restaurant Associates0.4 km
- Apax Partners Worldwide Llp0.1 km
- Aquavit London0.3 km
- Bafta0.1 km
- + 1157 more
Retailers - Other
155 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Raye The Store0.9 km
- Boots the Chemist Ltd1.0 km
- Sana Mini Market0.9 km
- + 150 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- The Beau Brummell0.3 km
- Lady Of The Grapes1.0 km
- New Ambassadors Theatre0.8 km
- 1989 Clubhouse0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
101 nearby- Leon0.4 km
- Pret A Manger0.1 km
- Pick and Cheese1.0 km
- SUKOSHI0.9 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.8 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Flemings Mayfair Hotel0.6 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.3 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.5 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.4 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.6 km
- + 44 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.9 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- London Waterloo2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W1J0DB · Data under Open Government Licence