Postcode W1J 7AH is located in a major urban area, within the West End ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Strand, St James & Mayfair area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,548.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £81,840 per year. The nearest station is Hyde Park Corner, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Green Park.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,548.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £81,840 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from W1J 7AH.
Strand, St James & Mayfair near W1J 7AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hyde Park Corner located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Hyde Park Corner | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Hyde Park Corner |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Green Park | Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Green Park |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Knightsbridge | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Knightsbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Green Park | Large | Walking directions to The Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grosvenor Square | Small | Walking directions to Grosvenor Square |
| 0.3 mi | Berkeley Square | Small | Walking directions to Berkeley Square |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £1,400,000 (about £1,626 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 | 76 | £1,287,500 | £1,615 |
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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1J 7AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | 17, Hertford Street, London, W1J 7RS | Other | Freehold | £14,500,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 7, Old Park Lane, London, W1K 1QR | Other | Freehold | £85,400,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Flat 202, Carrington House, Hertford Street, London, W1J 7RG | Flats | Leasehold | £1,225,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 107, Carrington House, Hertford Street, London, W1J 7RG | Flats | Leasehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Flat 103, Carrington House, Hertford Street, London, W1J 7RG | Flats | Leasehold | £1,600,000 |
In the W1J 7AH postcode area, located within Strand, St James & Mayfair, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1J 7AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mayfair Mini Market | Down Street, Westminster, W1J 7AS | Walking directions to Mayfair Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Smart Market | Shepherd Street, Westminster, W1J 7HX | Walking directions to Smart Market |
| 0.1 mi | Mayfair News | Shepherd Market, Westminster, W1J 7QL | Walking directions to Mayfair News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 50-52 Curzon Street, London, W1J 7UP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Piccadilly, Westminster, W1J 8AQ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 7AH, 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 7AH records about 1548 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 violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W1J 7AH in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £1,400,000 (about £1,626 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1J 7AH, including Eaton Square Senior School, St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School (Good) and Academy21. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1J 7AH is Hyde Park Corner in TfL zone 1, about 416 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
W1J 7AH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,936 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 7AH 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).