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.
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.
Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 708.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from W1K 1AB.
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.
The nearest station is Hyde Park Corner located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green Park | Large | Walking directions to The Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grosvenor Square | Small | Walking directions to Grosvenor Square |
| 0.4 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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1K 1AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 7, Old Park Lane, London, W1K 1QR | Other | Freehold | £85,400,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 17, Hertford Street, London, W1J 7RS | Other | Freehold | £14,500,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, 3, Stanhope Gate, London, W1K 1AG | Other | Leasehold | £39,930 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 6, 3, Stanhope Gate, London, W1K 1AG | Other | Leasehold | £442,605 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 3, Stanhope Gate, London, W1K 1AG | Other | Leasehold | £39,931 |
In the W1K 1AB postcode area, located within Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1K 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mayfair Mini Market | Down Street, Westminster, W1J 7AS | Walking directions to Mayfair Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Smart Market | Shepherd Street, Westminster, W1J 7HX | Walking directions to Smart Market |
| 0.2 mi | Mayfair News | Shepherd Market, Westminster, W1J 7QL | Walking directions to Mayfair News |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 50-52 Curzon Street, London, W1J 7UP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Westminster, W1K 7TP | Walking directions to Londis |
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 W1K 1AB, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to W1K 1AB is Hyde Park Corner in TfL zone 1, about 269 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
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).
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).