W1U — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in W1U

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W1U is £2,738,560, which is 109% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W1U cost 854.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W1U have fallen 6.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£5,203,264	0
Semi-detached	£3,286,272	0
Terraced	£3,592,798	27
Flat	£2,408,370	233
All types	£2,738,560	285

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in W1U

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W1U has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in W1U

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W1U has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
The St Marylebone CofE School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Wetherby Senior 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 W1U are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W1U 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

W1U — LONDON

Area Summary

W1U (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£2,738,560, 854% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

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 W1U?

The average house price in W1U (LONDON) is £2,738,560, based on 285 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 854% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.5% over the past year.

Is W1U a safe area to live?

Crime in W1U 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 (137.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (100.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in W1U?

There are 3 schools in or near W1U. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in W1U?

Council tax in W1U 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 W1U?

The average broadband download speed in W1U is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in W1U are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in W1U are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.