Postcode W1C 2JW 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 4,560.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 35.2× 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 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grosvenor Square.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,000 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,560.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.4% 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 11 ft away from W1C 2JW.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1C 2JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bond Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Marble Arch | Central | Walking directions to Marble Arch |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grosvenor Square | Small | Walking directions to Grosvenor Square |
| 0.3 mi | Berkeley Square | Small | Walking directions to Berkeley Square |
| 0.5 mi | Paddington Street Gardens South | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £10,300,000 | £2,560 |
| Flats | 76 | £1,287,500 | £1,615 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1C 2JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 354 - 358, Oxford Street, London, W1C 1JJ | Other | Leasehold | £37,000,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Flat 7, 45 - 46, South Molton Street, London, W1K 5RU | Flats | Leasehold | £897,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 43, Cavendish Buildings, Gilbert Street, London, W1K 5HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £718,000 |
In the W1C 2JW postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1C 2JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Simply Food | Regent Street, Westminster, W1C 2JU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Yummy Bites | Gilbert Street, Westminster, W1K 5HA | Walking directions to Yummy Bites |
| 0.1 mi | West One Food Fayre | Duke Street, Westminster, W1K 5PG | Walking directions to West One Food Fayre |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Old Cavendish Street, Westminster, W1A 1EX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Westminster, W1C 1AD | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 W1C 2JW, 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 W1C 2JW 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 W1C 2JW 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.
There are 20 schools close to W1C 2JW, including Wetherby Senior School, Queen's College, London and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1C 2JW is Bond Street in TfL zone 1, about 84 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Jubilee lines.
W1C 2JW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,000 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 W1C 2JW 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).