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W1U

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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W1U encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £2,738,560
1yr change ▼ 6.5%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£2,738,560

▼ 6.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

854% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

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.

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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

£2357K £2566K £2774K £2982K £3190K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

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 W1U are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

W1

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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Frequently Asked Questions about W1U LONDON

What is the average house price in W1U LONDON?
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 LONDON 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 is the population of W1U LONDON?
The population of W1U (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 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 are schools like in W1U LONDON?
There are 3 schools in or near W1U. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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