Postcode W1H 5HU 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 151.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paddington Street Gardens South.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from W1H 5HU.
Bryanston & Dorset Square near W1H 5HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) | Circle, District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Marylebone | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways | Walking directions to Marylebone |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Paddington Street Gardens South | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South |
| 0.3 mi | Broadley Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broadley Street Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Paddington Green | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Green |
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1H 5HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | Apartment 28, 1, Molyneux Street, London, W1H 5HU | Flats | Leasehold | £3,950,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Apartment 4, 1, Molyneux Street, London, W1H 5HU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,900,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Apartment 29, 1, Molyneux Street, London, W1H 5HU | Flats | Leasehold | £3,900,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Apartment 22, 1, Molyneux Street, London, W1H 5HU | Flats | Leasehold | £2,250,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Apartment 16, 1, Molyneux Street, London, W1H 5HU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,710,000 |
In the W1H 5HU 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 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 168-176 Edgware Road, London, W2 2DS | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Noor | 204-206 Edgware Road, London, W2 1DH | Walking directions to Noor |
| 0.1 mi | Anaam | Westminster, W2 2HU | Walking directions to Anaam |
| 0.1 mi | El Amjad | Edgware Road, Westminster, W2 2DG | Walking directions to El Amjad |
| 0.1 mi | Al Medina Foodstore | Crawford Street, Westminster, W1H 4JA | Walking directions to Al Medina Foodstore |
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 5HU, 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 5HU records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5HU 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 5HU, including Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (Good), Sylvia Young Theatre School and St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1H 5HU is Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) in TfL zone 1, about 245 m away, serving the Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines.
W1H 5HU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,482 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 5HU 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).