W1B — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in W1B

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W1B is £4,590,335, which is 251% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W1B cost 1499.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W1B have fallen 30.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£20,000,000	1
Semi-detached	£5,300,000	1
Terraced	£4,783,333	3
Flat	£3,736,205	29
All types	£4,590,335	44

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in W1B

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W1B has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

186.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

27.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

35.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

124.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

815.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in W1B

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W1B has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
University of Westminster	Other	Not inspected	mi
Eifa International School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Southbank International School Westminster	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

11.0%

Private rent

39.0%

Social rent

28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in W1B are 272.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

272.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

68%

Superfast Coverage

67%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W1B is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

W1B — LONDON

Area Summary

W1B (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£4,590,335, 1499% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (272 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LONDON

£1852K

▼ 20.7% YoY

LONDON

£686K

▲ 1.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in W1B?

The average house price in W1B (LONDON) is £4,590,335, based on 44 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1499% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 30.3% over the past year.

Is W1B a safe area to live?

Crime in W1B is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (186.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (124.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in W1B?

There are 3 schools in or near W1B. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in W1B?

Council tax in W1B is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in W1B?

The average broadband download speed in W1B is 272 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 68% of premises, ultrafast to 67%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in W1B are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in W1B are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.