Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W1W 7SJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

264

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W1W 7SJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

W1W 7SJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

W1W 7SJ is an active urban area located 0.3km 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 7SJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (777 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W1W 7SJ are sourced from Output Area E00190455 (shared with 479 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 7SJ. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.3%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
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 7SJ are high at 777 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 person2329
Other theft1527
Shoplifting987
Anti-social behaviour559
Violence and sexual offences542

school Local Schools

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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 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 pupils1.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

199 nearby
  • Esther Randall Court0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Goodge Street News0.4 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
  • Paul UK0.8 km
  • + 194 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1122 nearby
  • COMMON GRIND- BROCK STREET0.9 km
  • LA FENICE1.0 km
  • Bancone Golden Square0.8 km
  • Caffe Concerto0.9 km
  • Hovarda0.9 km
  • + 1117 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

132 nearby
  • Pasta Espressa1.0 km
  • Leon0.9 km
  • Brambletye Fruit Farms0.9 km
  • FOODYS0.5 km
  • SHOOP0.4 km
  • + 127 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.5 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.5 km
  • Camden People's Theatre1.0 km
  • Dominion Theatre0.8 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

55 nearby
  • Academy Hotel0.8 km
  • Cotton Rooms Hotel0.7 km
  • MXO1.0 km
  • Staunton Hotel0.8 km
  • Soho Hotel0.7 km
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Euston1.3 km
  • London Charing Cross1.6 km
  • London Marylebone1.7 km

Bus Stops

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