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W1K

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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W1K is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £6,278,212
1yr change ▼ 14.1%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£6,278,212

▼ 14.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2088% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

284 Mbps

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.

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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

£5444K £5769K £6095K £6420K £6746K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

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.

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284.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

W1

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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Frequently Asked Questions about W1K LONDON

What is the average house price in W1K LONDON?
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 LONDON 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 is the population of W1K LONDON?
The population of W1K (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in W1K LONDON?
There are 1 schools in or near W1K. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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