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W1K 1AB

Achilles Way

West End

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Overview

Postcode W1K 1AB is located in a major urban area, within the West End ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 708.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year. The nearest station is Hyde Park Corner, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 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
708
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 708.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from W1K 1AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park near W1K 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Hyde Park Corner located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1K 1AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Hyde Park Corner

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Hyde Park Corner
0.4 mi

1

Green Park

Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Green Park
0.5 mi

1

Knightsbridge

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Knightsbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1K 1AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Green ParkLargeWalking directions to The Green Park
0.5 miGrosvenor SquareSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Square
0.4 miBerkeley SquareSmallWalking directions to Berkeley Square

Area Profile

Population
525
Population density
282.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
180.44(+1824%)
Violence and sexual offences
143.8(+363%)
Other theft
131.33(+1049%)
Shoplifting
102.1(+922%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.13(+135%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
47.05%
Other White
109
20.76%
Arab
31
5.9%
White and Black African (mixed)
27
5.14%
Other
16
3.05%
Total population: 525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
239
51.4%
Level 3 (A level)
105
22.58%
Apprenticeship
42
9.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
8.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
4.3%
Total 16+ residents: 465

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
37.24%
Other forms of private rent
39
26.9%
Owns outright
28
19.31%
Owns with a mortgage
23
15.86%
Shared ownership
1
0.69%
Total households: 145

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1K 1AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1K 1AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20257, Old Park Lane, London, W1K 1QROtherFreehold£85,400,000
13 May 202517, Hertford Street, London, W1J 7RSOtherFreehold£14,500,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 4, 3, Stanhope Gate, London, W1K 1AGOtherLeasehold£39,930
08 Aug 2025Flat 6, 3, Stanhope Gate, London, W1K 1AGOtherLeasehold£442,605
08 Aug 2025Flat 2, 3, Stanhope Gate, London, W1K 1AGOtherLeasehold£39,931

Schools

In the W1K 1AB postcode area, located within Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1K 1AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableEaton Square Senior SchoolOther independent school

N/A

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

Good

0.6 miSecondaryAcademy21Online provider

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1K 1AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1K 1AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMayfair Mini MarketDown Street, Westminster, W1J 7ASWalking directions to Mayfair Mini Market
0.2 miSmart MarketShepherd Street, Westminster, W1J 7HXWalking directions to Smart Market
0.2 miMayfair NewsShepherd Market, Westminster, W1J 7QLWalking directions to Mayfair News
0.3 miTesco Express50-52 Curzon Street, London, W1J 7UPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLondisWestminster, W1K 7TPWalking directions to Londis

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 W1K 1AB, 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)Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde ParkE02000978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 019GE01035718
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2008-11-01

Frequently asked questions about W1K 1AB

Is W1K 1AB (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) safe?

The area around W1K 1AB records about 708 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, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near W1K 1AB?

The median sale price around W1K 1AB in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park 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 W1K 1AB?

There are 20 schools close to W1K 1AB, 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 W1K 1AB?

The closest station to W1K 1AB is Hyde Park Corner in TfL zone 1, about 269 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around W1K 1AB?

W1K 1AB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W1K 1AB (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1K 1AB 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).