Postcode W1J 8QF 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 Green Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 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 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from W1J 8QF.
Strand, St James & Mayfair near W1J 8QF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Green Park | Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Bond Street | Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee | Walking directions to Bond Street |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Piccadilly Circus | Bakerloo, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Piccadilly Circus |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green Park | Large | Walking directions to The Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grosvenor Square | Small | Walking directions to Grosvenor Square |
| 0.1 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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1J 8QF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 33, Dover Street, London, W1S 4NF | Flats | Leasehold | £1,650,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | Garden Residence 6, 60, Curzon Street, London, W1J 8PG | Flats | Leasehold | £16,100,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Apartment 2.5, 60, Curzon Street, London, W1J 8PG | Flats | Leasehold | £2,973,750 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Apartment 2.4, 60, Curzon Street, London, W1J 8PG | Flats | Leasehold | £2,250,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 48N, Berkeley Square, London, W1J 5AX | Flats | Leasehold | £900,000 |
In the W1J 8QF postcode area, located within Strand, St James & Mayfair, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1J 8QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 38 Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 50-52 Curzon Street, London, W1J 7UP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Piccadilly, Westminster, W1J 8AQ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Mayfair News | Shepherd Market, Westminster, W1J 7QL | Walking directions to Mayfair News |
| 0.2 mi | Smart Market | Shepherd Street, Westminster, W1J 7HX | Walking directions to Smart Market |
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 8QF, 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 8QF 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 8QF in Strand, St James & Mayfair 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 8QF, including Academy21, Eaton Square Senior School and St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1J 8QF is Green Park in TfL zone 1, about 229 m away, serving the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
W1J 8QF 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 8QF 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).