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W1J 7RZ

Hertford Street

West End

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Detailed insights for W1J 7RZ

Overview

Postcode W1J 7RZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1548
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Strand, St James & Mayfair has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,548.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £81,840 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from W1J 7RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Strand, St James & Mayfair near W1J 7RZ 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 Hyde Park Corner located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1J 7RZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1J 7RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe Green ParkLargeWalking directions to The Green Park
0.4 miGrosvenor SquareSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Square
0.3 miBerkeley SquareSmallWalking directions to Berkeley Square

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
1,883.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
426.68(+4449%)
Other theft
338.03(+2857%)
Violence and sexual offences
307.37(+889%)
Anti-social behaviour
299.09(+1014%)
Shoplifting
156.59(+1467%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
70
31.53%
British
55
24.77%
Indian
19
8.56%
Other Asian
18
8.11%
Arab
17
7.66%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
63.51%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.32%
No qualifications
23
10.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.74%
Other
9
4.27%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
49.61%
Owns outright
30
23.62%
Other forms of private rent
21
16.54%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.66%
Other social rented
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in West End

Median price£1,400,000
Price per sq ft£1,626
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£746K – £3.1M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£10,300,000£2,560
Flats76£1,287,500£1,615

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West End

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1J 7RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1J 7RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 202517, Hertford Street, London, W1J 7RSOtherFreehold£14,500,000
18 Dec 20257, Old Park Lane, London, W1K 1QROtherFreehold£85,400,000

Schools

In the W1J 7RZ postcode area, located within Strand, St James & Mayfair, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1J 7RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableEaton Square Senior SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt George's Hanover Square CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryAcademy21Online provider

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1J 7RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1J 7RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMayfair Mini MarketDown Street, Westminster, W1J 7ASWalking directions to Mayfair Mini Market
0.1 miSmart MarketShepherd Street, Westminster, W1J 7HXWalking directions to Smart Market
0.2 miMayfair NewsShepherd Market, Westminster, W1J 7QLWalking directions to Mayfair News
0.2 miTesco Express50-52 Curzon Street, London, W1J 7UPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodPiccadilly, Westminster, W1J 8AQWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 W1J 7RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Marie Amos

West End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Paul Fisher

West End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tim Barnes

West End - 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
WardWest EndE05013808
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Strand, St James & MayfairE02000977
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 018DE01004761
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about W1J 7RZ

Is W1J 7RZ (Strand, St James & Mayfair) safe?

The area around W1J 7RZ 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.

What is the average house price near W1J 7RZ?

The median sale price around W1J 7RZ 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.

What schools are near W1J 7RZ?

There are 20 schools close to W1J 7RZ, including Eaton Square Senior School, St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School (Good) and Academy21. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1J 7RZ?

The closest station to W1J 7RZ is Hyde Park Corner in TfL zone 1, about 370 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around W1J 7RZ?

W1J 7RZ 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).

Who represents W1J 7RZ (Strand, St James & Mayfair) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1J 7RZ 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).