Postcode W1W 7AE 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 1,312.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.1× 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 Goodge Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cavendish Square.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,070 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,312.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from W1W 7AE.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1W 7AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Goodge Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Goodge Street | Northern | Walking directions to Goodge Street |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Oxford Circus | Bakerloo, Central, Victoria | Walking directions to Oxford Circus |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Great Portland Street | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Great Portland Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
| 0.4 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Alfred Place Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alfred Place Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £6,258,097 | £1,656 |
| Terraced | 4 | £4,650,000 | £1,774 |
| Flats | 86 | £1,200,000 | £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 | £1,723 | £2,152 |
| 2026 | £1,279 | £1,774 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1W 7AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 9, Bourlet Close, London, W1W 7BP | Other | Freehold | £4,720,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 7, 21 - 22, Nassau Street, London, W1W 7AG | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 1C, Bourlet Close, London, W1W 7BF | Flats | Leasehold | £1,985,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Apartment 2, 8, Bourlet Close, London, W1W 7BN | Flats | Leasehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 6, Bourlet Close, London, W1W 7BN | Terraced | Freehold | £5,300,000 |
In the W1W 7AE 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | All Souls CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
All Souls CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jan 2025
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | High Trees | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Eifa International School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Eifa International School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W1W 7AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 101 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Goodge Street Food & Wine | 49 Goodge Street, London, W1T 1TE | Walking directions to Goodge Street Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Camden, W1T 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Snack N Gifts | Oxford Street, Westminster, W1D 2JB | Walking directions to Snack N Gifts |
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 7AE, 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 7AE records about 1313 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 violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W1W 7AE in West End is £1,250,000 (about £1,554 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1W 7AE, including All Souls CofE Primary School (Outstanding), High Trees and Eifa International School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W1W 7AE is Goodge Street in TfL zone 1, about 366 m away, serving the Northern line.
W1W 7AE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,070 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 7AE 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).