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W1D 4TQ

Old Compton Street

West End

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Overview

Postcode W1D 4TQ 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 4,044.1 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 nearest station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bloomsbury Square Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
4044
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,044.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from W1D 4TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1D 4TQ 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 Tottenham Court Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1D 4TQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Tottenham Court Road

Central, Elizabeth, Northern

Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road
0.2 mi

1

Leicester Square

Northern, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Leicester Square
0.2 mi

1

Covent Garden

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Covent Garden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1D 4TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBloomsbury Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Bloomsbury Square Gardens
0.1 miSoho Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Soho Square Gardens
0.5 miAlfred Place GardensSmallWalking directions to Alfred Place Gardens

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
5,222.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
1,907.74(+20238%)
Other theft
1,081.35(+9361%)
Violence and sexual offences
430.06(+1284%)
Anti-social behaviour
239.09(+790%)
Shoplifting
214.29(+2045%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
94
40%
British
72
30.64%
Chinese
18
7.66%
Other Asian
13
5.53%
Other
7
2.98%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
56.64%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.03%
No qualifications
21
9.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
4.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.98%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
111
78.17%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.75%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.93%
Owns outright
6
4.23%
Other social rented
6
4.23%
Total households: 142

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1D 4TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1D 4TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202523 - 24, Greek Street, London, W1D 4DZOtherLeasehold£340,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 3, 109, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DTFlatsLeasehold£2,700,000
30 Sept 2025Penthouse West, 109, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DTFlatsLeasehold£6,250,000
18 Mar 2026Flat 15, Trentishoe Mansions, 90, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JEFlatsLeasehold£999,999
12 Dec 2025Flat 18, Trentishoe Mansions, 90, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JEFlatsLeasehold£465,000

Schools

In the W1D 4TQ postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1D 4TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySoho Parish CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableFashion Retail AcademyMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Royal Ballet SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1D 4TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1D 4TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondis21 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DXWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miQuick52 Greek Street, London, W1D 4EHWalking directions to Quick
0.1 miDodo24 Frith Street, London, W1D 5LAWalking directions to Dodo
0.1 miM&S FoodFrith Street, Westminster, W1D 5LQWalking directions to M&S Food
0.1 miSeoul PlazaCharing Cross Road, Westminster, WC2H 7PZWalking directions to Seoul Plaza

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 W1D 4TQ, 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 013BE01004763
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about W1D 4TQ

Is W1D 4TQ (Fitzrovia West & Soho) safe?

The area around W1D 4TQ 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W1D 4TQ?

The median sale price around W1D 4TQ 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 W1D 4TQ?

There are 20 schools close to W1D 4TQ, including Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good), Fashion Retail Academy and The Royal Ballet School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1D 4TQ?

The closest station to W1D 4TQ is Tottenham Court Road in TfL zone 1, about 280 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around W1D 4TQ?

W1D 4TQ 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).

Who represents W1D 4TQ (Fitzrovia West & Soho) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1D 4TQ 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).