Piccadilly is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W1J 9HR is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1Y 4HA, W1D 7AE, SW1Y 4RP, W1D 7DH, W1D 7AG, SW1Y 4EE, W1J 9HW, W1F 7BL, SW1Y 6LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W1J 9HR is primarily male, with 60.1% of the population 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 | 40.8% | 39.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 59.2% | 60.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
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 9HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 54.3% | 58.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 25.8% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 66.9% | 66.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 26.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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.
In the area around W1J 9HR this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 71% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 71.9% | 68.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 35% 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 | 41.8% | 35% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -48.2% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 19.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 12% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 18.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.6% 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 | 41.5% | 35% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -48.2% |
| 10+ Years | 15.4% | 24.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.1% | 10.4% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 17.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 6% | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Piccadilly was 13681.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4019.5% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Piccadilly has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 5th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3017.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 - 229 Piccadilly, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,000,000 | 2018-04-03 | £13,934,315 |
W1J 9HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 9HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9HR 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 | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Other | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,889 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 | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,280 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 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,362 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 | 2,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 857 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 989 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Square Mayfair 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 1,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granaio | 224 PICCADILLY | 27 yd | |
| Masala Zone Piccadilly Circus | 224 PICCADILLY | 27 yd | |
| Caffe Concerto | 45 HAYMARKET | 32 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Limited | MORRIS HOUSE, 1 JERMYN STREET | 32 yd | |
| Crosstown Donghnuts | CRITERION THEATRE, PICCADILLY | 45 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Venues Ltd | ST ALBANS HOUSE, 57-60 HAYMARKET | 139 yd | |
| Lio London | 3-4 COVENTRY STREET | 152 yd | |
| The Devonshire | 17 DENMAN STREET | 155 yd | |
| Coyote Ugly Saloon | 36 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 164 yd | |
| Coyote Ugly Camden Limited | 50 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly | CRITERION BUILDING, 225-229 PICCADILLY | 2 yd | |
| Bike-Drop | 48 HAYMARKET | 66 yd | |
| Eggrun | 215-217 PICCADILLY | 105 yd | |
| Ensalada | THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 127 yd | |
| Vegan | BASEMENT, 3-5 WARDOUR STREET | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 127 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 465 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-4 CHARING CROSS | 603 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 171 yd |
| Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre @ Hotel Cafe Royal REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 194 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Soho) BREWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall Sports) 89-91 89-91 PALL MALL | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Marshall Street Leisure Centre MARSHALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Carnaby Street) KINGLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 593 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.