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W1B Area Report

Westminster

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£3,900,000
Median Price
Postcode district (W1B)
N/A
Crime Level
Postcode district (W1B)
12
Schools Nearby
N/A/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.9/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in W1B

Rental Yield
1.6
Price Growth
3.2
Schools
8.2
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4
Climate Resilience
4

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Westminster)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Westminster has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
6
education
7
health
6
crime
4
housing
4
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Westminster (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the W1B-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£893,088
Westminster average
-13.6%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£3,760,461
Detached
£2,699,052
Semi-Detached
£1,615,078
Terraced
£793,041
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £387,156
01/12/2003: £386,093
01/12/2004: £403,557
01/12/2005: £421,453
01/12/2006: £476,944
01/12/2007: £598,241
01/12/2008: £574,128
01/12/2009: £611,394
01/12/2010: £649,230
01/12/2011: £678,691
01/12/2012: £792,032
01/12/2013: £911,758
01/12/2014: £1,037,434
01/12/2015: £1,077,348
01/12/2016: £1,094,536
01/12/2017: £1,165,218
01/12/2018: £1,025,142
01/12/2019: £1,032,688
01/12/2020: £952,777
01/12/2021: £1,194,527
01/12/2022: £1,189,648
01/12/2023: £1,116,161
01/12/2024: £1,033,867
01/12/2025: £893,088
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

8
Primary
4
Independent
12
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 12 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.8
Avg Attainment 8
+0.7% vs national (42.5)
59.5%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 21 secondary schools in Westminster

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Price Trends

Momentum for Westminster. For the headline W1B median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-13.6%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Westminster
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band G
£160,001 - £320,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £3,117/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Dec 2015 · PLANNING
    Request for observations for the installation of kitchen extract duct and exhaust terminal to roof level(WESTMINSTER REF: 15/10353/FULL).
    Final Decision2015/6901/P
  2. Aug 2012 · PLANNING
    Request from City of Westminster for observations on planning application for refurbishment of hotel lobby (Class C1) to provide new coffee shop with external seating and refurbishment and extension of redundant roof plant area to facilitate new bar and associated terrace on the 16th floor of the existing hotel.
    Final Decision2012/4228/P

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
10/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
5
5 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Regent Street
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    2
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Grade II listed building - national importance. Listed building consent required for changes.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:868 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    747mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2818h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.5 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 13.3°C, Clear skyHumidity: 81%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    42 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.7/5
    Average Rating
    95%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    42
    Total Establishments
    Arket CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    AquaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Amalfi RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Lavazza Coffee DesignRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    STREET FOOD STALLRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    Exempt

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    72%
    Renewable Energy
    85g
    CO₂/kWh
    low
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    wind 70.1%gas 20.5%nuclear 4.0%biomass 3.3%solar 1.2%imports 0.7%hydro 0.2%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    42m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 42m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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