W1F 0BS is an active urban area located 0.1km from Soho in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W1F 0BS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2461 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1F 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00024108 (shared with 123 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1F 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1F 0BS.
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£ 64,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1F 0BS 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
Social renting makes up 86% of tenure in W1F 0BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1F 0BS. The average age is 40.4. 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 W1F 0BS are high at 2461 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
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- All Bar One0.6 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
- Sevilla Mia0.5 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.8 km
- Flight Club Darts LTD0.7 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1467 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.8 km
- Break Point0.6 km
- Gallo Bottega Alimentare0.7 km
- Pane Cunzato0.8 km
- SQUARE BUBBLES0.8 km
- + 1462 more
Retailers - Other
259 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.6 km
- Coffee & Gift0.7 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.5 km
- Break Point0.6 km
- Ap Food Express1.0 km
- + 254 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
62 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.9 km
- St Giles Hotel0.6 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.6 km
- Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
169 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- UZUMAKI0.6 km
- Which Wich0.5 km
- Pick and Cheese0.6 km
- SUKOSHI0.6 km
- + 164 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.8 km
- London Euston1.7 km
- London Victoria1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W1F0BS · Data under Open Government Licence