Postcode W1W 5DU 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Regents Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paddington Street Gardens South.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from W1W 5DU.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1W 5DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Regents Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Regents Park | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Regents Park |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Great Portland Street | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Great Portland Street |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Warren Street | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Warren Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Paddington Street Gardens South | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South |
| 0.4 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
| 0.5 mi | Cumberland Market | Small | Walking directions to Cumberland Market |
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1W 5DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 43, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HE | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Flat 57, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HE | Flats | Leasehold | £418,835 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Flat 49, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HE | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Flat 3, The Town House, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HD | Other | Freehold | £4,750,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat B, 105, Hallam Street, London, W1W 5HD | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 |
In the W1W 5DU postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1W 5DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Great Portland Street, Westminster, W1W 5QF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 101 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | China Ark | Fitzroy Street, Camden, W1T 5BT | Walking directions to China Ark |
| 0.3 mi | SimplyFresh | Warren Street, Camden, W1T 5PF | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
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 W1W 5DU, 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 W1W 5DU records about 206 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.
The median sale price around W1W 5DU 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.
There are 20 schools close to W1W 5DU, including Southbank International School Westminster, Portland Place School and Eifa International School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1W 5DU is Regents Park in TfL zone 1, about 163 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
W1W 5DU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,737 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 W1W 5DU 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).