Postcode W1J 0BE is located in a major urban area, within the West End ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Fitzrovia West & Soho area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 4,560.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 35.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year. The nearest station is Green Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is St. James's Park.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,000 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,560.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from W1J 0BE.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1J 0BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Green Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Green Park | Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Piccadilly Circus | Bakerloo, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Piccadilly Circus |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Oxford Circus | Bakerloo, Central, Victoria | Walking directions to Oxford Circus |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St. James's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Green Park | Large | Walking directions to The Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Berkeley Square | Small | Walking directions to Berkeley Square |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £17,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £10,300,000 | £2,560 |
| Flats | 71 | £1,250,000 | £1,578 |
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 | £1,300,000 | £12,500,000 |
| 2026 | £820,000 | £4,000,000 |
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 | £1,654 | £2,560 |
| 2026 | £1,269 | £1,529 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1J 0BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | C5, Albany, London, W1J 0AW | Other | Freehold | £2,250,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 31, Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4QH | Other | Freehold | £36,280,000 |
In the W1J 0BE postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1J 0BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 38 Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Piccadilly, Westminster, W1J 8AQ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Rice Wine Shop | 82 Brewer Street, London, W1F 9UA | Walking directions to Rice Wine Shop |
| 0.2 mi | England Pharmacy | 20 Glasshouse Street, London, W1B 5AR | Walking directions to England Pharmacy |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Lower John Street, Westminster, W1F 9DT | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 W1J 0BE, 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 W1J 0BE records about 4560 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, other theft and shoplifting.
The median sale price around W1J 0BE in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1J 0BE, including Academy21, Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good) and Eaton Square Senior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1J 0BE is Green Park in TfL zone 1, about 290 m away, serving the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
W1J 0BE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,000 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 W1J 0BE 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).