Postcode W1H 7BY is located in a major urban area, within the West End area of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Bryanston & Dorset Square area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 607.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £84,824 per year. The median sale price in West End is £1,250,000 (around £1,554 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £687,500 and £3,015,000. The nearest station is Marble Arch, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grosvenor Square.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,579 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has a very high crime rate, with approximately 607.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% 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 67 ft away from W1H 7BY.
Bryanston & Dorset Square near W1H 7BY 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Bond Street | Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee | Walking directions to Bond Street |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Baker Street | Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Baker Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grosvenor Square | Small | Walking directions to Grosvenor Square |
| 0.4 mi | Paddington Street Gardens South | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South |
| 0.5 mi | Mount Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mount Street Gardens |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £1,250,000 (about £1,554 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £10,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £6,258,097 | £1,656 |
| Terraced | 4 | £4,650,000 | £1,774 |
| Flats | 86 | £1,200,000 | £1,545 |
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 | £1,402,000 | £11,400,000 |
| 2026 | £881,250 | £2,250,000 |
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 | £1,723 | £2,152 |
| 2026 | £1,279 | £1,774 |
In the W1H 7BY postcode area, located within Bryanston & Dorset Square, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Halcyon London International School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Wetherby Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Sylvia Young Theatre School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W1H 7BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Westminster, W1C 1AD | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Cumberland Food & Wine | 11 Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7AL | Walking directions to Cumberland Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Food & Wine | Bryanston Street, Westminster, W1H 7AL | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Mayfair Food Fayre | 33 North Row, London, W1K 6DE | Walking directions to Mayfair Food Fayre |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bryanston Street, Westminster, W1H 7AL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 7BY, 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 W1H 7BY records about 607 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, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around W1H 7BY in West End is £1,250,000 (about £1,554 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1H 7BY, including Halcyon London International School, Wetherby Preparatory School and Sylvia Young Theatre School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W1H 7BY is Marble Arch in TfL zone 1, about 153 m away, serving the Central line.
W1H 7BY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,579 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 7BY 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).