Postcode W1W 8NB 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 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 nearest station is Oxford Circus, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 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 the United Kingdom, 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 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 per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from W1W 8NB.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near W1W 8NB 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Bond Street | Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee | Walking directions to Bond Street |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Goodge Street | Northern | Walking directions to Goodge Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cavendish Square | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Square |
| 0.4 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Alfred Place Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alfred Place Gardens |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £17,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £10,300,000 | £2,560 |
| Flats | 71 | £1,250,000 | £1,578 |
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 | £1,300,000 | £12,500,000 |
| 2026 | £820,000 | £4,000,000 |
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 | £1,654 | £2,560 |
| 2026 | £1,269 | £1,529 |
In the W1W 8NB 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 8NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Old Cavendish Street, Westminster, W1A 1EX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 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 8QW | 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 | Vital Ingredient | Maddox Street, Westminster, W1S 1PL | Walking directions to Vital Ingredient |
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 8NB, 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 8NB 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around W1W 8NB in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,287,500 (about £1,592 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W1W 8NB, including All Souls CofE Primary School (Good), Queen's College, London and Eifa International School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1W 8NB is Oxford Circus in TfL zone 1, about 179 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines.
W1W 8NB 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 8NB 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).