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W1T 3PE

Wells Street

West End

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Overview

Postcode W1T 3PE is located in a major urban area, within the West End ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Fitzrovia West & Soho area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 4,044.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 31.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year. The nearest station is Oxford Circus, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cavendish Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
4044
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,044.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29%

Approximately 29.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from W1T 3PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1T 3PE 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 Oxford Circus located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1T 3PE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Oxford Circus

Bakerloo, Central, Victoria

Walking directions to Oxford Circus
0.3 mi

1

Goodge Street

Northern

Walking directions to Goodge Street
0.3 mi

1

Tottenham Court Road

Central, Elizabeth, Northern

Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1T 3PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCavendish SquareSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Square
0.3 miSoho Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Soho Square Gardens
0.3 miAlfred Place GardensSmallWalking directions to Alfred Place Gardens

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
4,108.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
1,907.74(+20238%)
Other theft
1,081.35(+9361%)
Violence and sexual offences
430.06(+1284%)
Anti-social behaviour
239.09(+790%)
Shoplifting
214.29(+2045%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
86
34.96%
British
56
22.76%
Indian
16
6.5%
Chinese
13
5.28%
Arab
13
5.28%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
67.11%
No qualifications
30
13.33%
Level 3 (A level)
17
7.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.44%
Apprenticeship
7
3.11%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
42.58%
Social rents from council
30
19.35%
Owns with a mortgage
19
12.26%
Other social rented
15
9.68%
Shared ownership
9
5.81%
Total households: 155

Property prices in West End

Median price£1,287,500
Price per sq ft£1,592
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£737K – £3.0M

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.

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
Flats71£1,250,000£1,578

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1T 3PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1T 3PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 2025Flat 19, York House, 12, Berners Street, London, W1T 3LGFlatsLeasehold£1,250,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 7, York House, 12, Berners Street, London, W1T 3LGFlatsLeasehold£1,225,000
31 Mar 202578, Newman Street, London, W1T 3EPOtherFreehold£33,000,000

Schools

In the W1T 3PE postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1T 3PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableFashion Retail AcademyMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryAll Souls CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEcole Jeannine ManuelOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1T 3PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1T 3PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local1 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSnack N GiftsOxford Street, Westminster, W1D 2JBWalking directions to Snack N Gifts
0.1 miSoho ExpressPoland Street, Westminster, W1F 8QWWalking directions to Soho Express
0.1 miM&S FoodRegent Street, Westminster, W1D 2JRWalking directions to M&S Food
0.2 miSoho Food & Wine14 Poland Street, London, W1F 8QDWalking directions to Soho Food & Wine

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 W1T 3PE, 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)Fitzrovia West & SohoE02000972
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 013BE01004763
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about W1T 3PE

Is W1T 3PE (Fitzrovia West & Soho) safe?

The area around W1T 3PE records about 4044 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W1T 3PE?

The median sale price around W1T 3PE in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W1T 3PE?

There are 20 schools close to W1T 3PE, including Fashion Retail Academy, All Souls CofE Primary School (Good) and Ecole Jeannine Manuel. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1T 3PE?

The closest station to W1T 3PE is Oxford Circus in TfL zone 1, about 311 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around W1T 3PE?

W1T 3PE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,944 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W1T 3PE (Fitzrovia West & Soho) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1T 3PE 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).