Postcode W1W 7EY 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 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 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 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gordon Square.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,944 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,044.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.6% 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 273 ft away from W1W 7EY.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1W 7EY 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Warren Street | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Warren Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to Gordon Square |
| 0.4 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
| 0.4 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square 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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1W 7EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | Apartment 603, 5, Pearson Square, London, W1T 3BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £2,360,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Apartment 605, 5, Pearson Square, London, W1T 3BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,560,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Apartment 202, 7, Pearson Square, London, W1T 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £2,600,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Apartment 505, 4, Pearson Square, London, W1T 3BH | Flats | Leasehold | £2,010,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 15, Goodge Place, London, W1T 4SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £428,121 |
In the W1W 7EY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 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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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | High Trees | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 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 7EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Goodge Street Food & Wine | 49 Goodge Street, London, W1T 1TE | Walking directions to Goodge Street Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 101 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Camden, W1T 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Great Portland Street, Westminster, W1W 5QF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 7EY, 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 7EY 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 violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W1W 7EY 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 7EY, 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 7EY is Goodge Street in TfL zone 1, about 269 m away, serving the Northern line.
W1W 7EY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W1W 7EY 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).