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About

West End ward lies in the heart of central London, covering the dense entertainment and commercial district around Soho and part of Mayfair. Its streets form a grid of theatres, restaurants, and offices, with Shaftesbury Avenue as a major thoroughfare. The area is densely built with historic architecture, from Georgian townhouses to modern developments, creating a continuous urban streetscape.

A specific feature is the Seven Dials junction, where seven streets converge at a column topped with sundials. The ward contains the bustling Covent Garden market area and the quiet, garden-lined squares of Mayfair. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus anchor its eastern side, marked by constant pedestrian flow and large electronic advertisements.

Area overview

On average West End has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 2,682 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 20.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West End is £75,254 per year. There are 4 schools in West End: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. West End is home to around 11,543 people, with a population density of about 5,053 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
2682
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

West End Population
11,543
Population density
5,053 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
1,110.63(+11740%)
Other theft
694.27(+5974%)
Shoplifting
392.97(+3834%)
Violence and sexual offences
317.25(+921%)
Anti-social behaviour
252.97(+842%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
3,538
30.64%
British
3,070
26.59%
Indian
753
6.52%
Arab
623
5.4%
Other
571
4.95%
Total population: 11,546

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,503
61.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,395
13.14%
No qualifications
1,063
10.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
559
5.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
455
4.29%
Total 16+ residents: 10,615

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,861
45.87%
Other social rented
1,049
16.82%
Owns outright
913
14.64%
Owns with a mortgage
506
8.11%
Social rents from council
431
6.91%
Total households: 6,237

Property prices in West End

Median price£1,287,500
Price per sq ft£1,592
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£737K – £3.0M

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £17,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£10,300,000£2,560
Flats71£1,250,000£1,578

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West End.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,415,000£6,207,500
2017£1,730,000£4,275,000
2018£1,750,000£5,425,000
2019£1,907,500£11,950,000
2020£1,700,000£6,662,500
2021£1,840,500£5,000,000
2022£2,200,000£7,800,000
2023£1,855,000£5,935,000
2024£1,765,000£4,500,000
2025£1,300,000£12,500,000
2026£820,000£4,000,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West End.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,822£2,143
2017£1,874£1,395
2018£1,858£2,313
2019£1,914£4,084
2020£1,903£1,991
2021£2,013£1,970
2022£2,047£1,737
2023£2,090£2,262
2024£1,995£2,077
2025£1,654£2,560
2026£1,269£1,529
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West End 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for West End ward.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Marie Amos

West End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Paul Fisher

West End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tim Barnes

West End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about West End

Is West End safe?

West End records about 2682 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 West End?

The median sale price in West End is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West End?

West End has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West End?

West End scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West End sits around rank 16,141 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 West End?

The average household income in West End is around £75,254 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West End?

West End is represented by 3 elected councillors: Elizabeth Marie Amos (Conservative and Unionist Party), Paul Fisher (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tim Barnes (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin West End

W1W5PD

West End

W1J7UW

Curzon Street

W1K5HQ

Gilbert Street

W1U2DB

Marylebone Lane

W1C2QL

North Row

W1J0QT

West End

W1S1QL

Maddox Street

W1K7HN

Park Street

W1D7AZ

Archer Street

W1F0HD

West End

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Wardour Street

W1K6RU

Green Street

W1K3PR

Bourdon Street

W1B4JR

Regent Street

W1D4QQ

Dean Street

W1D3QS

Soho Square

W1C1JR

Regent Street

W1F7JA

Great Marlborough Street

W1B4HW

Regent Street

W1W8QD

West End

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Great Titchfield Street

W1B3AU

Regent Street

W1W8AE

Market Place

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Oxford Street

W1D3QR

Soho Square

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Newman Street

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Reeves Mews

W1G0AT

West End

W1J7BX

St James's Street

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Tenterden Street

W1S1PF

Maddox Street

W1C1BE

Stratford Place

W1K7FF

Dunraven Street

W1B4NE

Regent Street

W1C1LQ

Regent Street

W1B4BX

Heddon Street

W1D3EN

West End

W1W6TW

Hanson Street

W1K1PW

West End

W1J7HR

Shepherd Street

W1K1AU

Deanery Street

W1D6HR

Old Compton Street

W1W5PH

West End

W1B5RU

Regent Street

W1K7PL

Upper Grosvenor Street

W1S1FH

St George Street

W1D7AT

Archer Street

W1K2PT

South Audley Street

W1D4QH

Dean Street

W1D4QE

Dean Street

W1F9EQ

Lower James Street

W1J5NA

Hill Street

W1J8HY

Piccadilly

W1F0DT

Broadwick Street

W1K3HP

Grosvenor Street

W1D5AN

Romilly Street

W1F7DD

Broadwick Street

W1C2DT

Regent Street

W1U1JY

Duke Street

W1D3PU

Dean Street

W1K6LP

Lees Place

W1K4HW

Brook Street

W1K2LF

Mount Street Mews

W1W5AB

West End

W1J5EA

Charles Street

W1B5DL

Glasshouse Street

W1K2PF

South Audley Street

W1J5PB

Queen Street

W1K1QE

West End

W1S3AX

West End

W1W7QA

Great Titchfield Street

W1W5DN

Clipstone Street

W1S1BX

Hanover Square

W1F0PJ

Berwick Street

W1J8BB

Bolton Street

W1K2XH

South Street

W1J5QD

Hay's Mews

W1D4SJ

Frith Street

W1F0PN

Berwick Street

W1F0AR

Peter Street

W1U1EG

James Street

W1W5BD

Great Titchfield Street

W1K6NQ

Park Street

W1W7LH

West End

WC2H0EA

Charing Cross Road

W1W6PQ

Great Portland Street

W1D4DA

Greek Street

W1J7RB

Hertford Street

W1C2AD

Regent Street

W1K4JS

West End

W1F8RT

Berwick Street

W1K7AY

Green Street

W1D7AP

Archer Street

W1K2HP

Grosvenor Square

W1J7LB

White Horse Street

W1S4NL

Dover Street

W1S1SX

West End

W1B5TL

Regent Street

W1S3HL

Cork Street

W1F9QN

Broadwick Street