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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 moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Church Street Population

11,673

Population density

26,449.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £588,000 in Church Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £248,600 up to £1,258,021.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Church Street over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	17	£551,000	£9,071	£365,720	£450,000	£785,000	£1,071,604
Terraced	1	£1,043,000	£7,558	£1,043,000	£1,043,000	£1,043,000	£1,043,000

10 years median price trend in Church Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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