Piccadilly is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1J 7NJ is located in the West End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Piccadilly, London, W1J 7NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W1J 7NH, W1J 7ET, W1J 7AF, W1J 7LG, W1J 7HN, W1Y 7LD, W1J 7LD, W1J 7LE, W1J 7HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W1J 7NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37.3% | 48.9% | 11.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 62.7% | 51.1% | -11.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W1J 7NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.1% | 54.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 28.8% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.4% | 62.2% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 29.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 67.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 17.1% | 2.3% | -14.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 56.5% | 67% | 10.5% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 13.7% | 8% | -5.7% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 37% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.4% | 37% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 27.5% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 21.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 2.6% | -6.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 18% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 34.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 14.9% | 26.6% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.1% | 11.7% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 13.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 11.2% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Piccadilly was 985.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.8% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Piccadilly has the 26th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 64th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 245.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Floor Premises 105 Piccadilly, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £209,784 | 2018-12-13 | £190,465 |
| Ground Floor Premises 105 Piccadilly, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-11-21 | £52,491 |
W1J 7NJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
W1J 7NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W1J 7NJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School St Vincent Street , W1U 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,047 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Square Mayfair 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 113 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| More House School 22-24 Pont Street , Chelsea SW1X 0AA | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House School Hans Place , Knightsbridge SW1X 0EP | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair I | 2A WHITE HORSE STREET | 104 yd | |
| L'Autre Bistro | 5B SHEPHERD STREET | 106 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 7 SHEPHERD STREET | 107 yd | |
| Caffe In | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 3 SHEPHERD STREET | 107 yd | |
| Piccolo Bar | 15 SHEPHERD STREET | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | 5 WHITE HORSE STREET | 88 yd | |
| 5 Hertford Street | 2-5 HERTFORD STREET | 144 yd | |
| Curzon Cinema | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 38 CURZON STREET | 200 yd | |
| Caviar Kaspia London | 1A CHESTERFIELD STREET | 239 yd | |
| Park Lane Club (Casino) | LONDON HILTON, 22 PARK LANE | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Shoots | RCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET | 199 yd | |
| Colicci / Ecsi Ltd | REFRESHMENT KIOSK AT RITZ CORNER GREEN PARK, PICCADILLY | 320 yd | |
| Cojean | 13 BERKELEY STREET | 441 yd | |
| Cafe Murano | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 33 ST JAMES'S STREET | 566 yd | |
| Wrap It Up | 16 CROWN PASSAGE | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | RCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET | 199 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | 78 PICCADILLY | 339 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 38 STRATTON STREET | 378 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 1,005 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Athenaeum Hotel (Closed) Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 117 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Park Lane) PARK LANE | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Spa Intercontinental HAMILTON PLACE | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Lansdowne Club FITZMAURICE PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Mayfair Spa @ Radisson Edwardian Hotel STRATTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| St James'S Health Club (Closed) 7/9 7/9 St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Duke'S Hotel Spa & Health Club 35-36 35-36 ST. JAMES'S PLACE | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| The Spa At Browns Hotel DOVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Berkeley Square) BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| The Lanesborough (Closed) LANESBOROUGH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.