Postcode W1W 8BA 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1748.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £64,300 per year. The nearest station is Oxford Circus located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Cavendish Square.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1748.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 of residents in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £64,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from W1W 8BA.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1W 8BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford Circus located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Oxford Circus | Bakerloo, Central, Victoria | Walking directions to Oxford Circus |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Goodge Street | Northern | Walking directions to Goodge Street |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
| 0.4 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Alfred Place Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alfred Place Gardens |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £1,350,000 in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,972 up to £31,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 97 | £1,300,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £4,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in West End
In the W1W 8BA postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1W 8BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Regent Street, Westminster, W1D 2JR | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Soho Express | Poland Street, Westminster, W1F 8QP | Walking directions to Soho Express |
| 0.2 mi | Snack N Gifts | Oxford Street, Westminster, W1D 2JB | Walking directions to Snack N Gifts |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Soho Food & Wine | Poland Street, Westminster, W1F 8QD | Walking directions to Soho Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.