Postcode W1D 1BN is located in a major urban area, within the West End area 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 4,044.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 31.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year. The median sale price in West End is £1,250,000 (around £1,545 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £704,500 and £3,022,500. The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Russell Square.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,944 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,044.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from W1D 1BN.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1D 1BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Goodge Street | Northern | Walking directions to Goodge Street |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Oxford Circus | Bakerloo, Central, Victoria | Walking directions to Oxford Circus |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.5 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
| 0.1 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square Gardens |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £1,250,000 (about £1,545 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £10,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £6,258,097 | £1,656 |
| Terraced | 4 | £4,650,000 | £1,529 |
| Flats | 89 | £1,250,000 | £1,545 |
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 | £1,402,000 | £11,400,000 |
| 2026 | £881,250 | £2,250,000 |
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 | £1,708 | £2,152 |
| 2026 | £1,270 | £1,529 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1D 1BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | Apartment 601C, 1, Fareham Street, London, W1F 8BB | Flats | Leasehold | £11,750,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, 49, Hanway Street, London, W1T 1AY | Flats | Leasehold | £875,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 28 - 30, Hanway Street, London, W1T 1UL | Other | Freehold | £3,775,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 13, Soho Square, London, W1D 3QF | Other | Freehold | £6,250,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 8, Dean Street, London, W1D 3RL | Terraced | Freehold | £3,900,000 |
In the W1D 1BN postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Jeannine Manuel School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Jeannine Manuel School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2019. | |
Soho Parish CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | All Souls CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
All Souls CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jan 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W1D 1BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | BasicMart | Soho Street, Westminster, W1D 3DG | Walking directions to BasicMart |
| 0.1 mi | London Food & Wine | 51 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2DZ | Walking directions to London Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 2-4 Dean Street, London, W1D 3RG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 W1D 1BN, 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 W1D 1BN records about 4044 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 violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W1D 1BN in West End is £1,250,000 (about £1,545 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1D 1BN, including Jeannine Manuel School, Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good) and All Souls CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W1D 1BN is Tottenham Court Road in TfL zone 1, about 174 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Northern lines.
W1D 1BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,944 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 W1D 1BN 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).