Postcode W1W 8ED 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 £1,545 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £704,500 and £3,022,500. The nearest station is Oxford Circus, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 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 20.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from W1W 8ED.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1W 8ED 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 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Goodge Street | Northern | Walking directions to Goodge Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
| 0.3 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 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 |
In the W1W 8ED 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 | High Trees | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 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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| 0.4 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 8ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Soho Express | Poland Street, Westminster, W1F 8QW | Walking directions to Soho Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Regent Street, Westminster, W1D 2JR | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | Snack N Gifts | Oxford Street, Westminster, W1D 2JB | Walking directions to Snack N Gifts |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Soho Food & Wine | 14 Poland Street, London, W1F 8QD | Walking directions to Soho Food & Wine |
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 8ED, 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 8ED 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 8ED 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 8ED, including High Trees, All Souls CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Eifa International School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W1W 8ED is Oxford Circus in TfL zone 1, about 206 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines.
W1W 8ED 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 8ED 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).