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W2

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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W2 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,851,844
1yr change ▼ 20.7%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,851,844

▼ 20.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

545% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

323 Mbps

Property Prices in W2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W2 is £1,851,844, which is 42% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W2 cost 545.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W2 have fallen 20.7% 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 £16,078,980 8
Semi-detached £6,525,000 21
Terraced £3,135,915 170
Flat £1,369,732 1412
All types £1,851,844 1735

5-Year Price History

£1414K £1611K £1808K £2005K £2202K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in W2

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W2 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
85.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
23.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
22.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
90.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
117.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in W2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W2 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Wetherby School Other Not inspected mi
Pembridge Hall School Other Not inspected mi
Kensington Park School Other Not inspected mi
Edward Wilson Primary School Primary Good mi
Hallfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

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 W2 are 323.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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323.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W2 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

W2

W2 — LONDON

Area Summary

W2 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,851,844, 545% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (323 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about W2 LONDON

What is the average house price in W2 LONDON?
The average house price in W2 (LONDON) is £1,851,844, based on 1735 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 545% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.7% over the past year.
Is W2 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in W2 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 (85.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (90.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of W2 LONDON?
The population of W2 (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 W2?
The average broadband download speed in W2 is 323 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in W2 LONDON?
There are 15 schools in or near W2. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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