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W1C 1JF

Regent Street

West End

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Overview

Postcode W1C 1JF 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 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 Bond Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grosvenor Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1313
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.6%
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 16,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,312.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

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.

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 7 ft away from W1C 1JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1C 1JF 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 Bond Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1C 1JF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Bond Street

Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee

Walking directions to Bond Street
0.3 mi

1

Oxford Circus

Bakerloo, Central, Victoria

Walking directions to Oxford Circus
0.5 mi

1

Marble Arch

Central

Walking directions to Marble Arch

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1C 1JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGrosvenor SquareSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Square
0.4 miBerkeley SquareSmallWalking directions to Berkeley Square
0.5 miPaddington Street Gardens SouthSmallWalking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
1,642.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
558.89(+5858%)
Other theft
364.03(+3085%)
Violence and sexual offences
144.54(+365%)
Anti-social behaviour
122.06(+354%)
Shoplifting
107.07(+972%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
44.12%
Other White
63
30.88%
Arab
13
6.37%
Other
9
4.41%
Indian
8
3.92%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
75.56%
Level 3 (A level)
24
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
3.89%
No qualifications
5
2.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.78%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
41.44%
Owns outright
35
31.53%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.41%
Other forms of private rent
10
9.01%
Other social rented
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in West End

Median price£1,400,000
Price per sq ft£1,626
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£746K – £3.1M

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £1,400,000 (about £1,626 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
Flats76£1,287,500£1,615

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1C 1JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1C 1JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2026Flat 7, 45 - 46, South Molton Street, London, W1K 5RUFlatsLeasehold£897,500

Schools

In the W1C 1JF postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1C 1JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWetherby Senior SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableQueen's College, LondonOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1C 1JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1C 1JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitroseOld Cavendish Street, Westminster, W1A 1EXWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodRegent Street, Westminster, W1C 2JUWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miYummy BitesGilbert Street, Westminster, W1K 5HAWalking directions to Yummy Bites
0.2 miWest One Food FayreDuke Street, Westminster, W1K 5PGWalking directions to West One Food Fayre
0.2 miSidney RoseMaddox Street, Westminster, W1S 1PDWalking directions to Sidney Rose

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 W1C 1JF, 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 013DE01004765
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about W1C 1JF

Is W1C 1JF (Fitzrovia West & Soho) safe?

The area around W1C 1JF 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.

What is the average house price near W1C 1JF?

The median sale price around W1C 1JF in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,400,000 (about £1,626 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W1C 1JF?

There are 20 schools close to W1C 1JF, including Wetherby Senior School, Queen's College, London and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1C 1JF?

The closest station to W1C 1JF is Bond Street in TfL zone 1, about 219 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Jubilee lines.

How deprived is the area around W1C 1JF?

W1C 1JF 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).

Who represents W1C 1JF (Fitzrovia West & Soho) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1C 1JF 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).