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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. The median sale price in West End is £1,250,000 (around £1,554 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £687,500 and £3,015,000. There are 4 schools in West End: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 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: £1,250,000
Price per sq ft: £1,554
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £688K – £3.0M

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £1,250,000 (about £1,554 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £10,300,000.

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
Semi-Detached1£6,258,097£1,656
Terraced4£4,650,000£1,774
Flats86£1,200,000£1,545

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£1,402,000£11,400,000
2026£881,250£2,250,000
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£1,723£2,152
2026£1,279£1,774
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

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South Audley Street

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St James's Street

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New Cavendish Street

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Frith Street

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Ganton Street

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Mount Row

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Great Portland Street

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Regent Street

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West End

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Avery Row

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Dean Street

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Clipstone Street

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Old Bond Street

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Regent Street

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Shepherd Market

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Bird Street

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Great Titchfield Street

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Curzon Street

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Regent Street

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Great Titchfield Street

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South Street

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Warwick Street

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North Audley Street

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Grosvenor Street

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Princes Street

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Charles Street

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Bryanston Street

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Park Street

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Mount Row

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Golden Square

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Piccadilly

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Wardour Mews

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Sackville Street

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Regent Street

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Bridford Mews

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Richmond Buildings

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Great Titchfield Street

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Warwick Street

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Old Compton Street

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West End

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Avery Row

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Regent Street

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St James's Street

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Regent Street

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West End

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Regent Street

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Old Bond Street

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Brook Street

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Charlotte Street

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Old Bond Street

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Charlotte Street

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Brooks Mews

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Devonshire Street

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Hanover Street

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Upper Brook Street

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Rupert Street

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Frith Street

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South Audley Street

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Old Compton Street

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Dover Street

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Kingly Street

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St George Street

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