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W1S

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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W1S covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £6,604,262
1yr change ▲ 30.4%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£6,604,262

▲ 30.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2201% 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

311 Mbps

Property Prices in W1S

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W1S is £6,604,262, which is 405% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W1S cost 2201.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W1S have risen 30.4% 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 £12,548,098 0
Semi-detached £7,925,114 0
Terraced £13,966,667 3
Flat £4,126,709 79
All types £6,604,262 127

5-Year Price History

£6230K £6840K £7450K £8060K £8670K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in W1S

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W1S 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
177.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
26.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
35.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
116.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
792.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in W1S

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W1S has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Academy21 Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

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 W1S are 311.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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311.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

77%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W1S 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

W1S — LONDON

Area Summary

W1S (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£6,604,262, 2201% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (311 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about W1S LONDON

What is the average house price in W1S LONDON?
The average house price in W1S (LONDON) is £6,604,262, based on 127 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2201% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 30.4% over the past year.
Is W1S LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in W1S 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 (177.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (116.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of W1S LONDON?
The population of W1S (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 W1S?
The average broadband download speed in W1S is 311 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 77% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in W1S LONDON?
There are 1 schools in or near W1S. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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