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Fitzrovia West & Soho

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About

Fitzrovia West and Soho form a dense central London neighbourhood characterised by a grid of narrow streets. The area is defined by a mix of media offices, medical institutions, and residential apartments. Tottenham Court Road marks a busy eastern boundary, while Regent Street forms a clear western edge. Soho's historical identity as an entertainment district remains evident in its many restaurants and late-night venues.

The area includes the distinct architecture of the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former hospital chapel now a cultural venue. Berwick Street Market operates as a long-running food and produce market. The neighbourhood functions as a central hub, with foot traffic from shoppers, office workers, and residents converging throughout the day and into the evening.

Area overview

On average Fitzrovia West & Soho has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 2,661 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 20.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year. There are 3 schools in Fitzrovia West & Soho: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Fitzrovia West & Soho is home to around 7,879 people, with a population density of about 6,095.9 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
2661
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Fitzrovia West & Soho Population
7,879
Population density
6,095.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
1,200.03(+12693%)
Other theft
736.9(+6347%)
Shoplifting
316.66(+3070%)
Violence and sexual offences
274.15(+782%)
Anti-social behaviour
200.28(+646%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
2,403
30.48%
British
2,202
27.93%
Other
396
5.02%
Chinese
395
5.01%
African
364
4.62%
Total population: 7,885

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,475
61.56%
Level 3 (A level)
986
13.56%
No qualifications
666
9.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
409
5.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
309
4.25%
Total 16+ residents: 7,269

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,983
46.58%
Other social rented
802
18.84%
Owns outright
507
11.91%
Social rents from council
381
8.95%
Owns with a mortgage
305
7.16%
Total households: 4,257

Property prices in Fitzrovia West & Soho

Median price£911,250
Price per sq ft£1,314
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£706K – £2.0M

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £911,250 (about £1,314 per square foot) in Fitzrovia West & Soho area, with individual transactions ranging from £289,000 up to £7,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fitzrovia West & Soho over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats48£911,250£1,314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fitzrovia West & Soho

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fitzrovia West & Soho.
YearFlats
2016£1,375,000
2017£1,711,250
2018£1,552,500
2019£1,150,000
2020£960,000
2021£1,398,900
2022£1,650,000
2023£1,682,600
2024£1,537,500
2025£890,000
2026£818,675
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fitzrovia West & Soho.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fitzrovia West & Soho.
YearFlats
2016£1,709
2017£1,768
2018£1,806
2019£1,451
2020£1,499
2021£1,836
2022£1,680
2023£2,046
2024£1,794
2025£1,348
2026£1,257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fitzrovia West & Soho.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fitzrovia West & Soho in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Fitzrovia West & Soho

Is Fitzrovia West & Soho safe?

Fitzrovia West & Soho records about 2661 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Fitzrovia West & Soho?

The median sale price in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £911,250 (about £1,314 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Fitzrovia West & Soho?

Fitzrovia West & Soho has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Fitzrovia West & Soho?

Fitzrovia West & Soho scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fitzrovia West & Soho sits around rank 13,453 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Fitzrovia West & Soho?

The average household income in Fitzrovia West & Soho is around £68,395 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Fitzrovia West & Soho

W1W7EF

Riding House Street

W1W5PP

Euston Road

W1F9EJ

Lower James Street

W1F9QJ

Broadwick Street

W1W6UF

Hanson Street

W1F7ND

Poland Street

W1D4JD

Greek Street

W1G9LD

Queen Anne Street

W1S2GB

West End

W1F7JG

Great Marlborough Street

W1F9RP

Beak Street

W1S1AF

Dering Street

W1B4EZ

Regent Street

W1F9UW

Brewer Street

W1F0LD

Lexington Street

W1W5BU

Hallam Street

W1W6SB

Great Titchfield Street

W1J6NU

Bruton Place

W1D7LN

Ham Yard

W1F7TQ

Argyll Street

W1F8RE

Berwick Street

W1B5BD

Regent Street

W1J0QF

West End

W1W7QF

Great Titchfield Street

W1K4HE

Brook Street

W1D3SS

Dean Street

W1D5JP

Old Compton Street

W1B5LY

Warwick Street

W1K5QF

South Molton Lane

W1F0TL

Wardour Street

W1B4NB

Regent Street

W1W5PG

West End

W1F9BD

Marshall Street

W1D3SR

Dean Street

W1W7LA

West End

W1T3AF

Booths Place

W1S1EP

West End

W1D1BN

Regent Street

W1K5SU

South Molton Street

W1D7ET

West End

W1W6XH

New Cavendish Street

W1D2HH

Hollen Street

W1F9PH

Carnaby Street

W1J6NS

Bruton Place

W1K3PQ

Bourdon Street

W1W5PN

Great Portland Street

W1B5TR

Regent Street

W1F8AJ

Wardour Mews

W1D5DF

Greek Street

W1T3JP

West End

W1T3PG

Wells Street

W1T3QE

Wells Street

W1B5AB

Air Street

W1T1PG

Newman Street

W1S2AU

Maddox Street

W1D1NP

Great Titchfield Street

W1B3AT

Regent Street

W1S2ET

Savile Row

W1W5AP

Carburton Street

W1F0EG

Meard Street

W1S1FD

St George Street

W1S2YQ

West End

W1J6HZ

Grafton Street

W1T3AJ

Berners Mews

W1B3DB

All Souls Place

W1B5PZ

Kingly Street

W1G0DG

Regent Street

W1F7PX

Foubert's Place

W1W8LH

Margaret Street

W1D7LG

Ham Yard

W1D1LR

Regent Street

W1C2JZ

Oxford Street

W1W8ED

Eastcastle Street

W1D7HW

Denman Street

W1S3EP

Burlington Gardens

W1F8EH

D'arblay Street

W1C1DN

Regent Street

W1T3PB

Wells Street

W1T1PS

Newman Street

W1F8FR

Great Chapel Street

W1D3RZ

Dean Street

W1K5SN

South Molton Street

W1D4AQ

Bateman Street

W1F9SH

Beak Street

W1D4PY

Dean Street

W1D5NB

Moor Street

W1J6QD

Bruton Street

W1T1RG

Charlotte Street

W1S2XJ

Conduit Street

W1D1NU

Regent Street

W1F8DS

D'Arblay Street

W1F8ET

Darblay Street

W1T1HR

Rathbone Place

W1F7DY

Carnaby Street

W1S3DF

Sackville Street

W1B2QS

Langham Place

W1F8JB

Broadwick Street

W1T3PL

Wells Street

W1F8TB

Berwick Street

W1S1NA

Pollen Street