Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1B 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1B 1JA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

200

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1B 1JA 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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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

W1B 1JA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

W1B 1JA is an active urban area located 0.2km from Cavendish Square 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 W1B 1JA has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (745 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1B 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00024129 (shared with 580 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 W1B 1JA. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1B 1JA are high at 745 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 person2070
Other theft1240
Shoplifting803
Anti-social behaviour506
Violence and sexual offences440

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1015 nearby
  • PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG0.8 km
  • Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.6 km
  • Broski Lounge0.7 km
  • VENEXINO0.7 km
  • Bubble Magik0.7 km
  • + 1010 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

110 nearby
  • Easy Tiger0.8 km
  • Cartwright & Butler Honey Cart0.7 km
  • Professional Project Catering0.9 km
  • Mai Sushi0.5 km
  • Hibox0.6 km
  • + 105 more
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Retailers - Other

181 nearby
  • Chocofruit0.7 km
  • Eversfield Organic0.7 km
  • Godiva Chocolatier0.7 km
  • Raphia Favours Of Morocco0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • + 176 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

54 nearby
  • Durrants Hotel0.7 km
  • The Biltmore Mayfair0.9 km
  • Treehouse Hotel0.1 km
  • Gower House hotel0.9 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.9 km
  • + 49 more
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Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Coach And Horses Public House1.0 km
  • Maddox Tavern0.6 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.6 km
  • The Lucky Saint0.5 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.8 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Mini H Mart0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Marylebone1.5 km
  • London Charing Cross1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km