W1J 0BE is an active urban area located 0.3km from St James's 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.
Within the W1J district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1492 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1J 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00024112 (shared with 650 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1J 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1J 0BE.
141
44
£ 64,300 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1J 0BE 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
At 75% private renter occupancy, W1J 0BE is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 0BE. 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
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 0BE are high at 1492 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
Westminster City School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
998 nearby- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY1.0 km
- The Phoenix Artist Club0.9 km
- Be At One Greek Street0.9 km
- G-A-Y Late0.9 km
- Nandos0.8 km
- + 993 more
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Paul Uk0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Lina Stores0.6 km
- West One Food Fayre0.9 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory0.8 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Be At One1.0 km
- Maddox Tavern0.5 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.7 km
- The Beau Brummell0.5 km
- Salsa!1.0 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Slice By Pizza Pilgrims0.8 km
- Wok To Walk0.7 km
- Mai Sushi0.7 km
- Inamo Sukoshi0.8 km
- Kiss The Hippo0.9 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co Operative Group0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- London Marriott Hotel0.9 km
- London Hilton0.8 km
- Metropolitan Hotel0.8 km
- Sheraton Grand London Park Lane0.7 km
- The Mayfair Hotel0.3 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1J0BE · Data under Open Government Licence