W1J postcode: what it's like to live there
The W1J district covers City of Westminster, Clerkenwell. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in W1J
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from W1J at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London's West End: 14 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 52 min by train, door to door
Primary schools nearby
- St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School · W1K 2XH · Good (2023) · Top 22% in England
- Soho Parish CofE Primary School · W1D 7LF · Remains Good (Concerns) (2024) · Top 45% in England
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School · W1U 4DF · Outstanding (2023)
- St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School · SW1W 0NL · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 5% in England
- St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School · SW1P 1EP · Good or better in every area (2025)
- All Souls CofE Primary School · W1W 7JJ · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 20% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Westminster City School · SW1E 5HJ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 25% in England
- The Grey Coat Hospital · SW1P 2DY · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
- The St Marylebone CofE School · W1U 5BA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 8% in England
- St. Thomas More Language College · SW3 2QS · Good (2022) · Top 48% in England
- Ark King Solomon Academy · NW1 6RX · Outstanding (2023) · Top 12% in England
- Pimlico Academy · SW1V 3AT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 25% in England
Fee-paying schools in W1J
- London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth · W1J 7NL · Inspected by ISI
Neighbourhoods in W1J
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of W1J | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand, St James & Mayfair | 80% | £1.55m | Very high | 7 min |
| Fitzrovia West & Soho | 19% | £1.10m | Very high | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the W1J postcode?
W1J covers 4 neighbourhoods in City of Westminster, Clerkenwell, with 666 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in W1J?
The typical home price across W1J's neighbourhoods is £1.55m, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from W1J?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London's West End 14 minutes; Reading 52 minutes.