Affluence in W1J
How W1J ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Westminster
- Region
- London
- Population
- 8,729 (2024)
W1JPostcode district · London
How well off W1J is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, W1J scores 5.8 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.2 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.2
- Crime5.6
- Older people in low-income households5.8
- Income6.6
- Children in low-income families6.6
- Barriers to housing and services6.8
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.8
- Health and disability7.8
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
56.8% of adults in W1J are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 11.3% are retired and 14.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
46.4% of adults in W1J work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
59.2% of adults in W1J hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 10.5% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.