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W1K 2QL

South Audley Street

West End

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Overview

Postcode W1K 2QL is located in a major urban area, within the West End ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Marylebone & Park Lane area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 864.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marylebone & Park Lane is £95,156 per year. The nearest station is Bond Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
864
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Marylebone & Park Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Marylebone & Park Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 864.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Marylebone & Park Lane is £95,156 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from W1K 2QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Marylebone & Park Lane near W1K 2QL 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 Bond Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1K 2QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Bond Street

Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee

Walking directions to Bond Street
0.4 mi

1

Marble Arch

Central

Walking directions to Marble Arch
0.4 mi

1

Green Park

Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Green Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1K 2QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Green ParkLargeWalking directions to The Green Park
0.2 miGrosvenor SquareSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Square
0.3 miBerkeley SquareSmallWalking directions to Berkeley Square

Area Profile

Population
190
Population density
3,001.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
331.18(+3431%)
Other theft
216.27(+1792%)
Shoplifting
111.68(+1018%)
Vehicle crime
90.38(+865%)
Anti-social behaviour
85.86(+220%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
65
34.21%
British
45
23.68%
Indian
20
10.53%
Arab
18
9.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
6.32%
Total population: 190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
59.75%
Level 3 (A level)
26
16.35%
No qualifications
16
10.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
5.03%
Other
7
4.4%
Total 16+ residents: 159

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
50%
Owns outright
18
18%
Other forms of private rent
15
15%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11%
Social rents from council
3
3%
Total households: 100

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 2QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1K 2QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 2025Flat 1, 82, Mount Street, London, W1K 2SPFlatsLeasehold£5,750,000
20 Nov 2025Flat L, 3 - 4, Balfour Place, London, W1K 2ATFlatsLeasehold£3,150,000
10 Oct 2025Flat H, 3 - 4, Balfour Place, London, W1K 2ATFlatsLeasehold£1,250,000
01 Oct 2025Flat E, Audley Mansions, 44, Mount Street, London, W1K 2RYFlatsLeasehold£3,650,000
26 Jun 2025Basement And Ground Floors, 24 - 25, Mount Street, London, W1K 2RROtherLeasehold£1,000,000

Schools

In the W1K 2QL postcode area, located within Marylebone & Park Lane, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1K 2QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt George's Hanover Square CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableEaton Square Senior SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryAcademy21Online provider

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1K 2QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1K 2QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisWestminster, W1K 7TPWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miWest One Food FayreDuke Street, Westminster, W1K 5PGWalking directions to West One Food Fayre
0.3 miMayfair Food Fayre33 North Row, London, W1K 6DEWalking directions to Mayfair Food Fayre
0.3 miSmart MarketShepherd Street, Westminster, W1J 7HXWalking directions to Smart Market
0.3 miMayfair NewsShepherd Market, Westminster, W1J 7QLWalking directions to Mayfair News

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 2QL, 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)Marylebone & Park LaneE02000970
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 011EE01004762
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about W1K 2QL

Is W1K 2QL (Marylebone & Park Lane) safe?

The area around W1K 2QL records about 864 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, shoplifting and other theft.

What is the average house price near W1K 2QL?

The median sale price around W1K 2QL in Marylebone & Park Lane 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 2QL?

There are 20 schools close to W1K 2QL, including St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School (Good), Eaton Square Senior School and Academy21. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1K 2QL?

The closest station to W1K 2QL is Bond Street in TfL zone 1, about 519 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Jubilee lines.

How deprived is the area around W1K 2QL?

W1K 2QL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,310 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W1K 2QL (Marylebone & Park Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1K 2QL 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).