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About

Church Street ward lies in the northern part of Westminster, bordered by the Harrow Road and the Grand Union Canal. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of social housing estates and newer private developments. Its main thoroughfare, Church Street itself, hosts a daily street market that has operated for over a century, offering fresh produce and household goods. The ward includes the expansive Paddington Recreation Ground, a significant green space with sports facilities.

The local architecture ranges from Victorian terraces to post-war blocks and contemporary apartment buildings. The Church Street Library serves as a community hub within the area. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Mary Magdalene Church, which gives the street its name. The ward's proximity to the Westway flyover and the Edgware Road contributes to its busy, urban character, with a population reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and ages.

Area overview

On average Church Street has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 53.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Church Street is £48,971 per year. There are 4 schools in Church Street: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Church Street is home to around 11,673 people, with a population density of about 26,449.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Church Street Population
11,673
Population density
26,449.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
49.77(+85%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.72(+44%)
Shoplifting
16.45(+65%)
Other theft
12.59(+10%)
Public order
10.11(+50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,011
17.23%
Bangladeshi
1,914
16.4%
Arab
1,822
15.61%
Other White
1,655
14.18%
African
1,030
8.82%
Total population: 11,673

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,588
36.99%
No qualifications
2,448
25.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,390
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
911
9.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
782
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 9,700

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,811
39.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,106
24.34%
Other social rented
837
18.42%
Owns outright
368
8.1%
Owns with a mortgage
254
5.59%
Total households: 4,544

Property prices in Church Street

Median price£546,625
Price per sq ft£800
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£473K – £680K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £546,625 (about £800 per square foot) in Church Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £248,600 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Church Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£1,321,500£788
Flats18£533,625£800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Church Street

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Church Street.
YearFlats
2016£520,000
2017£500,000
2018£505,000
2019£610,000
2020£660,000
2021£547,500
2022£808,500
2023£1,000,000
2024£700,000
2025£495,000
2026£617,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Church Street.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Church Street.
YearFlats
2016£763
2017£833
2018£1,053
2019£888
2020£900
2021£896
2022£951
2023£1,394
2024£933
2025£866
2026£788
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Church Street.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Church Street in the last year.

All postcodes in Church Street

NW88SF

Jerome Crescent

NW88DH

Ashbridge Street

NW88DL

Broadley Street

NW88EY

Church Street

NW88TA

Mallory Street

NW88SB

Jerome Crescent

NW88EN

Samford Street

NW88EP

Church Street

NW88SD

Jerome Crescent

NW88DR

Penfold Street

NW88AP

Ashbridge Street

NW88AG

Bernhardt Crescent

NW88NY

Fisherton Street

NW16RQ

Penfold Place

NW88TZ

Casey Close

NW88RT

Bedlow Close

NW16TB

Bell Street

NW88EB

Lisson Grove

NW88SH

Jerome Crescent

NW15DA

Lisson Street

NW16RU

Penfold Street

NW88ND

Frampton Street

NW16RW

Penfold Street

NW88ET

Church Street

NW88TT

Casey Close