Postcode W1B 2QS is located in a major urban area, within the Marylebone 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 1,312.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.1× 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 Oxford Circus, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cavendish Square.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,312.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from W1B 2QS.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1B 2QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford Circus located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Oxford Circus | Bakerloo, Central, Victoria | Walking directions to Oxford Circus |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Bond Street | Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee | Walking directions to Bond Street |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Goodge Street | Northern | Walking directions to Goodge Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
| 0.5 mi | Alfred Place Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alfred Place Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Pearson Square | Small | Walking directions to Pearson Square |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £1,235,000 (about £1,367 per square foot) in Marylebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £9,260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £3,650,000 | £1,638 |
| Terraced | 19 | £2,400,000 | £1,475 |
| Detached | 2 | £1,929,445 | £1,301 |
| Flats | 100 | £1,123,750 | £1,304 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,193,500 | £3,387,500 |
| 2017 | £1,500,000 | £2,700,000 |
| 2018 | £1,555,000 | £2,250,000 |
| 2019 | £1,250,000 | £2,825,000 |
| 2020 | £1,500,000 | £2,400,000 |
| 2021 | £1,350,000 | £3,470,000 |
| 2022 | £1,400,000 | £2,699,000 |
| 2023 | £1,370,000 | £2,900,000 |
| 2024 | £1,450,000 | £2,070,000 |
| 2025 | £1,277,500 | £3,000,000 |
| 2026 | £790,000 | £2,537,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,550 | £2,445 |
| 2017 | £1,530 | £1,598 |
| 2018 | £1,620 | £1,805 |
| 2019 | £1,370 | £1,316 |
| 2020 | £1,585 | £1,533 |
| 2021 | £1,497 | £1,662 |
| 2022 | £1,562 | £1,801 |
| 2023 | £1,601 | £1,891 |
| 2024 | £1,557 | £1,671 |
| 2025 | £1,416 | £1,652 |
| 2026 | £1,221 | £1,382 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1B 2QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2025 | 15 - 19, Cavendish Place, London, W1G 0QE | Other | Freehold | £17,000,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Flat 25, 79 - 83, Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LS | Flats | Leasehold | £1,325,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 7, 7, Portland Place, London, W1B 1PW | Other | Leasehold | £5,000,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 37, Great Portland Street, London, W1W 8QH | Other | Leasehold | £14,750 |
In the W1B 2QS postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1B 2QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Old Cavendish Street, Westminster, W1A 1EX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 101 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | Regent Street, Westminster, W1D 2JR | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.3 mi | Soho Express | Poland Street, Westminster, W1F 8QW | Walking directions to Soho Express |
| 0.3 mi | Vital Ingredient | Maddox Street, Westminster, W1S 1PL | Walking directions to Vital Ingredient |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W1B 2QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barbara Jolanda Arzymanow
Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Ian David Rowley
Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Karen Toni Scarborough
Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W1B 2QS records about 1313 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.
The median sale price around W1B 2QS in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,235,000 (about £1,367 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1B 2QS, including Queen's College, London, Eifa International School (Inadequate) and Portland Place School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1B 2QS is Oxford Circus in TfL zone 1, about 302 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines.
W1B 2QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1B 2QS is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Barbara Jolanda Arzymanow (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ian David Rowley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Karen Toni Scarborough (Conservative and Unionist Party).