Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 7QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1W 7QJ.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 7QJ 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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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W1W 7QJ — age 36, 26% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

W1W 7QJ is an active urban area located 0.4km from Cavendish Square in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W1W 7QJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (624 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 7QJ are sourced from Output Area E00024125 (shared with 61 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 W1W 7QJ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near W1W 7QJ are high at 624 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 person1825
Other theft1297
Shoplifting630
Anti-social behaviour589
Violence and sexual offences520

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.2 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils0.9 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.3 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • Oswalds1.0 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.9 km
  • Spearmint Rhino0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.5 km
  • Tosi, Gorgonzola Bar0.9 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1092 nearby
  • Casa Matilde0.9 km
  • Mr Foggs1.0 km
  • Ziggy Green0.9 km
  • Burson-Marstellar0.9 km
  • CHI0.9 km
  • + 1087 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • Gower House hotel0.7 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.7 km
  • Hallam Hotel0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.6 km
  • + 46 more
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Retailers - Other

195 nearby
  • Raye The Store0.2 km
  • Boots the Chemist Ltd0.6 km
  • Nespresso1.0 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.8 km
  • Madesil Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 190 more
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Takeaway Shop

131 nearby
  • Caffe Napoli Exytus0.4 km
  • Ponchon0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Pret a Manger0.5 km
  • Shoop0.6 km
  • + 126 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Waitrose Supermarket0.8 km
  • Mini H Mart0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.2 km
  • London Charing Cross1.6 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 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