W1H — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in W1H

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W1H is £1,822,918, which is 39% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W1H cost 535.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W1H have fallen 18.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£2,200,000	2
Semi-detached	£2,187,502	0
Terraced	£2,467,537	31
Flat	£1,713,924	290
All types	£1,822,918	353

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in W1H

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W1H has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

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National average

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Schools in W1H

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W1H has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School	Primary	Good	mi
ICS London	Other	Not inspected	mi
Sylvia Young Theatre School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Wetherby Preparatory School	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 W1H are 317.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

317.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W1H 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

W1H — LONDON

Area Summary

W1H (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,822,918, 535% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (317 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 W1H?

The average house price in W1H (LONDON) is £1,822,918, based on 353 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 535% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 18.7% over the past year.

Is W1H a safe area to live?

Crime in W1H 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 (94.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (80.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in W1H?

There are 6 schools in or near W1H. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in W1H?

Council tax in W1H 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 W1H?

The average broadband download speed in W1H is 317 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in W1H are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in W1H are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.