Postcode W1W 5PP 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 £1,545 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £704,500 and £3,022,500. The nearest station is Great Portland Street, about 0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cumberland Market.
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.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from W1W 5PP.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1W 5PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Great Portland Street located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 1 | Great Portland Street | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Great Portland Street |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Regents Park | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Regents Park |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Warren Street | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Warren Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cumberland Market | Small | Walking directions to Cumberland Market |
| 0.4 mi | Pearson Square | Small | Walking directions to Pearson Square |
| 0.5 mi | Hampstead Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Hampstead Road Open Space |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £1,250,000 (about £1,545 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £10,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £6,258,097 | £1,656 |
| Terraced | 4 | £4,650,000 | £1,529 |
| Flats | 89 | £1,250,000 | £1,545 |
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 | £1,402,000 | £11,400,000 |
| 2026 | £881,250 | £2,250,000 |
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 | £1,708 | £2,152 |
| 2026 | £1,270 | £1,529 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1W 5PP.
| 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 5PP postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 5 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Southbank International School Westminster | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Southbank International School Westminster ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Eifa International School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Eifa International School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Netley Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. | |
Netley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 May 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W1W 5PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Great Portland Street, Westminster, W1W 5QF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | China Ark | Fitzroy Street, Camden, W1T 5BT | Walking directions to China Ark |
| 0.2 mi | SimplyFresh | Warren Street, Camden, W1T 5PF | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 101 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5PP, 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 5PP 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.
The median sale price around W1W 5PP in West End is £1,250,000 (about £1,545 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1W 5PP, including Southbank International School Westminster, Eifa International School and Netley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W1W 5PP is Great Portland Street in TfL zone 1, about 2 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.
W1W 5PP 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 5PP 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).