City of Westminster · W1D

EICR in W1D (Soho – south east)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Soho – south east, Chinatown, Soho Square, including St James's, West End. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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W1D (Soho – south east) in a nutshell

W1D covers Soho – south east, Chinatown, Soho Square, in Westminster. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for W1D

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Westminster council area

W1D is in Westminster's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

W1D stretches across St James's, West End, so give your full postcode, not just 'W1D', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of City of Westminster homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, City of Westminster: 70.3% purpose-built flats, 16.0% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the City of Westminster page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to W1D

W1F · Soho – north westWC2H · Leicester SquareWC1E · University College LondonW1B · Portland StreetW1T · FitzroviaWC2E · Covent Garden

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does W1D cover?

W1D (Soho – south east, Chinatown, Soho Square) includes the wards of St James's, West End (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to W1D?

Neighbouring districts include W1F (Soho – north west), WC2H (Leicester Square), WC1E (University College London) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering W1D may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in W1D?

About 681 households and 1,242 residents at the 2011 Census, across 698 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is W1D in?

W1D sits in Westminster (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Cities of London and Westminster.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
W1D 1
Areas covered
Soho – south east, Chinatown, Soho Square 2
Active postcodes
698 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
681 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
1,242 2
Electoral wards
St James's, West End 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Cities of London and Westminster 4
Local authority
Westminster 4
Households privately renting (City of Westminster built-up area)
43.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.