Postcode W1B 5LR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 4560.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year. The nearest station is Piccadilly Circus located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest small park is Berkeley Square.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4560.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from W1B 5LR.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1B 5LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Piccadilly Circus located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Piccadilly Circus | Bakerloo, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Piccadilly Circus |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Oxford Circus | Bakerloo, Central, Victoria | Walking directions to Oxford Circus |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Green Park | Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Green Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Berkeley Square | Small | Walking directions to Berkeley Square |
| 0.3 mi | St James's Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St James's Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £1,480,000 in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £17,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 66 | £1,287,500 | £17,654 |
| Terraced | 4 | £11,400,000 | £24,881 |
10 year median price trend in West End
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the W1B 5LR postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1B 5LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rice Wine Shop | 82 Brewer Street, London, W1F 9UA | Walking directions to Rice Wine Shop |
| 0 mi | One Stop Food & Wine | Lower John Street, Westminster, W1F 9DT | Walking directions to One Stop Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | England Pharmacy | 20 Glasshouse Street, London, W1B 5AR | Walking directions to England Pharmacy |
| 0.1 mi | Whole Foods Market | 20 Glasshouse Street, London, W1B 5AR | Walking directions to Whole Foods Market |
| 0.1 mi | West End Metro | Great Windmill Street, Westminster, W1D 7LU | Walking directions to West End Metro |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W1B 5LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Marie Amos
West End - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Fisher
West End - Elected 7 May 2026
Tim Barnes
West End - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W1B 5LR records about 4560 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 5LR in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,480,000 (about £18,081 per square metre) based on 70 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1B 5LR, including Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good), Academy21 and Fashion Retail Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1B 5LR is Piccadilly Circus in TfL zone 1, about 273 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.
W1B 5LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.