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W1W 5EF

Devonshire Street

West End

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Overview

Postcode W1W 5EF is located in a major urban area, within the West End area 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 median sale price in West End is £1,250,000 (around £1,554 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £687,500 and £3,015,000. The nearest station is Regents Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paddington Street Gardens South.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,737 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from W1W 5EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1W 5EF 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 Regents Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1W 5EF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1W 5EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPaddington Street Gardens SouthSmallWalking directions to Paddington Street Gardens South
0.4 miCavendish SquareSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Square
0.4 miPaddington Street Gardens NorthSmallWalking directions to Paddington Street Gardens North

Area Profile

Population
122
Population density
36,969.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
74.24(+691%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.43(+69%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.78(+25%)
Other theft
38.78(+239%)
Vehicle crime
12.74(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
33
27.05%
Other Asian
30
24.59%
British
27
22.13%
Indian
10
8.2%
Chinese
7
5.74%
Total population: 122

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
78.99%
Level 3 (A level)
16
13.45%
Other
5
4.2%
No qualifications
3
2.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1
0.84%
Total 16+ residents: 119

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
85.44%
Owns outright
7
6.8%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.88%
Other social rented
3
2.91%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.97%
Total households: 103

Property prices in West End

Median price: £1,250,000
Price per sq ft: £1,554
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £688K – £3.0M

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £1,250,000 (about £1,554 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £10,300,000.

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
Semi-Detached1£6,258,097£1,656
Terraced4£4,650,000£1,774
Flats86£1,200,000£1,545

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£1,402,000£11,400,000
2026£881,250£2,250,000
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£1,723£2,152
2026£1,279£1,774
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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1W 5EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1W 5EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2026Flat 25, Goodwood Court, 54 - 57, Devonshire Street, London, W1W 5EFFlatsLeasehold£775,000
17 Jul 2026Flat 19, Goodwood Court, 54 - 57, Devonshire Street, London, W1W 5EFFlatsLeasehold£650,000
10 Jul 2025Flat 27, Goodwood Court, 54 - 57, Devonshire Street, London, W1W 5EFFlatsLeasehold£635,000
29 Jun 2026Flat 11, Goodwood Court, 54 - 57, Devonshire Street, London, W1W 5DZFlatsLeasehold£510,000
04 Mar 2026Flat 2, Goodwood Court, 54 - 57, Devonshire Street, London, W1W 5DZFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

In the W1W 5EF postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for W1W 5EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableSouthbank International School WestminsterOther independent school
0.1 miNot applicableEifa International SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miNot applicableQueen's College, LondonOther independent school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W1W 5EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1W 5EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalGreat Portland Street, Westminster, W1W 5QFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express385 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco Express101 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6EAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miChina ArkFitzroy Street, Camden, W1T 5BTWalking directions to China Ark
0.3 miSimplyFreshWarren Street, Camden, W1T 5PFWalking directions to SimplyFresh

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 W1W 5EF, 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 013AE01004715
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about W1W 5EF

Is W1W 5EF (Fitzrovia West & Soho) safe?

The area around W1W 5EF 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, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near W1W 5EF?

The median sale price around W1W 5EF in West End is £1,250,000 (about £1,554 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W1W 5EF?

There are 20 schools close to W1W 5EF, including Southbank International School Westminster, Eifa International School and Queen's College, London. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to W1W 5EF?

The closest station to W1W 5EF is Regents Park in TfL zone 1, about 196 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around W1W 5EF?

W1W 5EF 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).

Who represents W1W 5EF (Fitzrovia West & Soho) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1W 5EF 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).