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W1B 1PF

Park Crescent

West End

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Overview

Postcode W1B 1PF is located in a major urban area, within the West End ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Fitzrovia West & Soho area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year. The nearest station is Regents Park, about 0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paddington Street Gardens South.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from W1B 1PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1B 1PF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Regents Park located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1B 1PF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Regents Park

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Regents Park
0 mi

1

Great Portland Street

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Great Portland Street
0.3 mi

1

Warren Street

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Warren Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1B 1PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPaddington Street Gardens SouthSmallWalking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South
0.5 miCavendish SquareSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Square
0.4 miCumberland MarketSmallWalking directions to Cumberland Market

Area Profile

Population
618
Population density
14,575.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
74.24(+691%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.43(+69%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.78(+25%)
Other theft
38.78(+239%)
Vehicle crime
12.74(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
246
39.87%
British
93
15.07%
White and Black African (mixed)
44
7.13%
Arab
41
6.65%
Indian
33
5.35%
Total population: 617

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
381
66.26%
Level 3 (A level)
88
15.3%
No qualifications
44
7.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
5.57%
Other
17
2.96%
Total 16+ residents: 575

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
124
62%
Owns outright
25
12.5%
Other social rented
20
10%
Owns with a mortgage
19
9.5%
Other forms of private rent
8
4%
Total households: 200

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.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1B 1PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1B 1PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Flat 43, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HEFlatsLeasehold£385,000
01 Oct 2025Flat 57, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HEFlatsLeasehold£418,835
18 Jun 2025Flat 49, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HEFlatsLeasehold£585,000
23 Apr 2026Flat 3, The Town House, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HDOtherFreehold£4,750,000
23 May 2025Flat B, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HDFlatsLeasehold£305,000

Schools

In the W1B 1PF postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1B 1PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSouthbank International School WestminsterOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicablePortland Place SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableEifa International SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1B 1PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1B 1PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express385 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalGreat Portland Street, Westminster, W1W 5QFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miChina ArkFitzroy Street, Camden, W1T 5BTWalking directions to China Ark
0.3 miTesco Express101 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6EAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSimplyFreshWarren Street, Camden, W1T 5PFWalking directions to SimplyFresh

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W1B 1PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardWest EndE05013808
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fitzrovia West & SohoE02000972
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 013AE01004715
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about W1B 1PF

Is W1B 1PF (Fitzrovia West & Soho) safe?

The area around W1B 1PF records about 206 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. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, other theft and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W1B 1PF?

The median sale price around W1B 1PF in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W1B 1PF?

There are 20 schools close to W1B 1PF, including Southbank International School Westminster, Portland Place School and Eifa International School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1B 1PF?

The closest station to W1B 1PF is Regents Park in TfL zone 1, about 47 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around W1B 1PF?

W1B 1PF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,737 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W1B 1PF (Fitzrovia West & Soho) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1B 1PF is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Marie Amos (Conservative and Unionist Party), Paul Fisher (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tim Barnes (Conservative and Unionist Party).