Postcode W1F 7QZ 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 Oxford Circus, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Berkeley 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 29.1% 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 103 ft away from W1F 7QZ.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1F 7QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford Circus located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Oxford Circus | Bakerloo, Central, Victoria | Walking directions to Oxford Circus |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Piccadilly Circus | Bakerloo, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Piccadilly Circus |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Berkeley Square | Small | Walking directions to Berkeley Square |
| 0.4 mi | St James's Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St James's Square Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 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 | 71 | £1,250,000 | £1,578 |
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 |
In the W1F 7QZ 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 W1F 7QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Central | Broadwick Street, Westminster, W1F 9QL | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.1 mi | Vital Ingredient | Maddox Street, Westminster, W1S 1PL | Walking directions to Vital Ingredient |
| 0.1 mi | Sidney Rose | Maddox Street, Westminster, W1S 1PD | Walking directions to Sidney Rose |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Regent Street, Westminster, W1D 2JR | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Soho Food & Wine | 14 Poland Street, London, W1F 8QD | Walking directions to Soho Food & Wine |
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 W1F 7QZ, 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 W1F 7QZ 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 W1F 7QZ in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1F 7QZ, including Academy21, Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good) and Fashion Retail Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1F 7QZ is Oxford Circus in TfL zone 1, about 275 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines.
W1F 7QZ 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 W1F 7QZ 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).