Postcode W1H 2LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Marylebone ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Bryanston & Dorset Square area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £84,824 per year. The nearest station is Marylebone, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paddington Street Gardens South.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £84,824 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from W1H 2LJ.
Bryanston & Dorset Square near W1H 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marylebone located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Marylebone | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways | Walking directions to Marylebone |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Marble Arch | Central | Walking directions to Marble Arch |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) | Circle, District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Paddington Street Gardens South | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South |
| 0.5 mi | Broadley Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broadley Street Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Paddington Street Gardens North | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Street Gardens North |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £1,235,000 (about £1,367 per square foot) in Marylebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £9,260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £3,650,000 | £1,638 |
| Terraced | 19 | £2,400,000 | £1,475 |
| Detached | 2 | £1,929,445 | £1,301 |
| Flats | 100 | £1,123,750 | £1,304 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,193,500 | £3,387,500 |
| 2017 | £1,500,000 | £2,700,000 |
| 2018 | £1,555,000 | £2,250,000 |
| 2019 | £1,250,000 | £2,825,000 |
| 2020 | £1,500,000 | £2,400,000 |
| 2021 | £1,350,000 | £3,470,000 |
| 2022 | £1,400,000 | £2,699,000 |
| 2023 | £1,370,000 | £2,900,000 |
| 2024 | £1,450,000 | £2,070,000 |
| 2025 | £1,277,500 | £3,000,000 |
| 2026 | £790,000 | £2,537,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,550 | £2,445 |
| 2017 | £1,530 | £1,598 |
| 2018 | £1,620 | £1,805 |
| 2019 | £1,370 | £1,316 |
| 2020 | £1,585 | £1,533 |
| 2021 | £1,497 | £1,662 |
| 2022 | £1,562 | £1,801 |
| 2023 | £1,601 | £1,891 |
| 2024 | £1,557 | £1,671 |
| 2025 | £1,416 | £1,652 |
| 2026 | £1,221 | £1,382 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1H 2LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 26, Bryanston Mews East, London, W1H 2DB | Terraced | Leasehold | £950,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, 14, Montagu Place, London, W1H 2ET | Flats | Leasehold | £2,200,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, Brymon Court, 31 - 32, Montagu Square, London, W1H 2LH | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 6, 6 - 8, Upper Montagu Street, London, W1H 2PA | Terraced | Leasehold | £1,190,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat C, 11, Upper Montagu Street, London, W1H 2PG | Flats | Leasehold | £870,000 |
In the W1H 2LJ postcode area, located within Bryanston & Dorset Square, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1H 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Totally Swedish | 32 Crawford Street, London, W1H 1LS | Walking directions to Totally Swedish |
| 0.1 mi | Al Medina Foodstore | Crawford Street, Westminster, W1H 4JA | Walking directions to Al Medina Foodstore |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 110-112 Baker Street, London, W1U 6FY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Fratelli Greci Finest Foods | Seymour Place, Westminster, W1H 7NN | Walking directions to Fratelli Greci Finest Foods |
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 W1H 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barbara Jolanda Arzymanow
Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Ian David Rowley
Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Karen Toni Scarborough
Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W1H 2LJ records about 171 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 anti-social behaviour, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W1H 2LJ in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £1,235,000 (about £1,367 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1H 2LJ, including ICS London, Wetherby Preparatory School and Sylvia Young Theatre School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1H 2LJ is Marylebone in TfL zone 1, about 473 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Chiltern Railways lines.
W1H 2LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,684 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 W1H 2LJ is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Barbara Jolanda Arzymanow (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ian David Rowley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Karen Toni Scarborough (Conservative and Unionist Party).