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W1H 7LD

Great Cumberland Place

Marylebone

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Overview

Postcode W1H 7LD 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 small park is Grosvenor Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
620
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Bryanston & Dorset Square has a very high crime rate, with approximately 619.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £84,824 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from W1H 7LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Bryanston & Dorset Square near W1H 7LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Marble Arch located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1H 7LD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Marble Arch

Central

Walking directions to Marble Arch
0.4 mi

1

Bond Street

Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee

Walking directions to Bond Street
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1H 7LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGrosvenor SquareSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Square
0.4 miPaddington Street Gardens SouthSmallWalking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South
0.5 miPaddington Street Gardens NorthSmallWalking directions to Paddington Street Gardens North

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
10,109.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
170.06(+1713%)
Shoplifting
137.89(+1280%)
Violence and sexual offences
131.98(+325%)
Anti-social behaviour
111.62(+316%)
Other theft
72.23(+532%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
130
46.26%
Arab
74
26.33%
British
30
10.68%
Other
13
4.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.14%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
64.83%
No qualifications
39
16.53%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.86%
Apprenticeship
6
2.54%
Other
4
1.69%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
131
81.88%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.25%
Owns outright
9
5.62%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.75%
Shared ownership
2
1.25%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Marylebone

Median price£1,235,000
Price per sq ft£1,367
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£811K – £2.4M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marylebone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£3,650,000£1,638
Terraced19£2,400,000£1,475
Detached2£1,929,445£1,301
Flats100£1,123,750£1,304

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marylebone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marylebone.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marylebone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marylebone.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marylebone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marylebone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1H 7LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1H 7LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2025Flat 44, Bilton Towers, Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7LDFlatsLeasehold£2,000,000
17 Sept 2025Flat 53, Bilton Towers, Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7LEFlatsLeasehold£1,800,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 11, 24, Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7DJFlatsLeasehold£1,290,000
11 Jun 2025Flat 1, 56, Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JJFlatsLeasehold£685,000
11 Jun 2025Flat 1, 56, Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JJFlatsLeasehold£685,000

Schools

In the W1H 7LD postcode area, located within Bryanston & Dorset Square, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1H 7LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHalcyon London International SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableWetherby Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableConnaught House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1H 7LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1H 7LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCumberland Food & Wine11 Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7ALWalking directions to Cumberland Food & Wine
0.1 miFood & WineBryanston Street, Westminster, W1H 7ALWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miFratelli Greci Finest FoodsSeymour Place, Westminster, W1H 7NNWalking directions to Fratelli Greci Finest Foods
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalBryanston Street, Westminster, W1H 7ALWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miGreen Valley36-37 Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 5QFWalking directions to Green Valley

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W1H 7LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barbara Jolanda Arzymanow

Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Ian David Rowley

Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Karen Toni Scarborough

Marylebone - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardMaryleboneE05013801
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bryanston & Dorset SquareE02000971
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 012BE01004658
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W1H 7LD

Is W1H 7LD (Bryanston & Dorset Square) safe?

The area around W1H 7LD 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.

What is the average house price near W1H 7LD?

The median sale price around W1H 7LD 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.

What schools are near W1H 7LD?

There are 20 schools close to W1H 7LD, including Halcyon London International School (Outstanding), Wetherby Preparatory School and Connaught House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1H 7LD?

The closest station to W1H 7LD is Marble Arch in TfL zone 1, about 123 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W1H 7LD?

W1H 7LD 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).

Who represents W1H 7LD (Bryanston & Dorset Square) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1H 7LD 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).