Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1J 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1J 0DY.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W1J 0DY 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.

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W1J 0DY spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1J 0DY is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1J 0DY offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1538 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for W1J 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00024113 (shared with 968 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1J 0DY. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.4%
Asian / British Asian21.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed22.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 0DY are high at 1538 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.

Theft from the person838
Other theft650
Shoplifting388
Violence and sexual offences367
Anti-social behaviour298

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.6 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.3 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.3 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.4 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

849 nearby
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • Wun'S Tea Room1.0 km
  • Bar Des Pres0.2 km
  • Bistrot Bagatelle0.2 km
  • Bocconcino0.2 km
  • + 844 more
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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • Common Purpose Training Ltd0.2 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • D'Wine0.9 km
  • Kingdom Of Sweets0.9 km
  • Nespresso0.8 km
  • + 100 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

40 nearby
  • Browns Hotel0.2 km
  • St James Hotel & Club0.2 km
  • Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.1 km
  • Sofitel St James London/Wild Honey St James0.6 km
  • The Mayfair Lounge And Grill At The Cavendish0.2 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Oswalds0.3 km
  • The Beau Brummell0.6 km
  • Coyote Ugly Camden Limited0.7 km
  • Clubhouse 50.8 km
  • Oscars London0.3 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Leon0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • Hotbox0.9 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
  • Sexy Buns0.9 km
  • + 46 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.2 km
  • London Victoria1.3 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km