Postcode W1H 5BW 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 619.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.8× 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 Marble Arch, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hyde Park.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has a very high crime rate, with approximately 619.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from W1H 5BW.
Bryanston & Dorset Square near W1H 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marble Arch located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Marble Arch | Central | Walking directions to Marble Arch |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) | Circle, District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Bond Street | Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee | Walking directions to Bond Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hyde Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyde Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grosvenor Square | Small | Walking directions to Grosvenor Square |
| 0.5 mi | Paddington Street Gardens South | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South |
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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1H 5BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, 56, Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, 56, Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 3, Great Cumberland Mews, London, W1H 7DZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £1,635,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Flat 61, Westchester House, Seymour Street, London, W2 2JG | Flats | Leasehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Flat 6, 48, Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 5QP | Flats | Leasehold | £1,025,000 |
In the W1H 5BW postcode area, located within Bryanston & Dorset Square, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1H 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green Valley | 36-37 Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 5QF | Walking directions to Green Valley |
| 0.1 mi | Fratelli Greci Finest Foods | Seymour Place, Westminster, W1H 7NN | Walking directions to Fratelli Greci Finest Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Cumberland Food & Wine | 11 Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7AL | Walking directions to Cumberland Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bryanston Street, Westminster, W1H 7AL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Food & Wine | Bryanston Street, Westminster, W1H 7AL | Walking directions to 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 W1H 5BW, 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 5BW records about 620 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 5BW 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 5BW, including Halcyon London International School (Outstanding), Connaught House School and Wetherby Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1H 5BW is Marble Arch in TfL zone 1, about 193 m away, serving the Central line.
W1H 5BW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,126 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 5BW 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).