W1K — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in W1K

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W1K is £6,278,212, which is 380% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W1K cost 2087.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W1K have fallen 14.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£19,687,700	2
Semi-detached	£9,200,000	1
Terraced	£10,960,417	12
Flat	£5,137,142	141
All types	£6,278,212	251

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in W1K

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W1K has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in W1K

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W1K has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	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 W1K are 284.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

284.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W1K 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

W1K — LONDON

Area Summary

W1K (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£6,278,212, 2088% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (284 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 W1K?

The average house price in W1K (LONDON) is £6,278,212, based on 251 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2088% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.1% over the past year.

Is W1K a safe area to live?

Crime in W1K 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 (152.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (93.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in W1K?

There are 1 schools in or near W1K. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in W1K?

Council tax in W1K 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 W1K?

The average broadband download speed in W1K is 284 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 79% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in W1K are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in W1K are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.