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W1H Area Report

Westminster

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

£1,364,222
Median Price
Postcode district (W1H)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (W1H)
12
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.4/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in W1H

Rental Yield
1.6
Price Growth
3.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.9
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (W1H)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

2323
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 2848
2025-05: 2823
2025-06: 2895
2025-07: 3043
2025-08: 2693
2025-09: 2598
2025-10: 2520
2025-11: 3029
2025-12: 3329
2026-01: 2360
2026-02: 2228
2026-03: 2381
2025-042026-03

↓ 6% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

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 W1H-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

7
Primary
5
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

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 112 Tube3 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in W1H broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£2,200,000
49 sales
Flat
£1,275,000
459 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Westminster. For the headline W1H 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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G
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. Sept 2012 · PLANNING
    Display of non-illuminated surface mounted perspex sign to side of entrance on Tavistock Place elevation.
    Final Decision2012/4389/A
  2. Jul 2012 · PLANNING
    The display of a non-illuminated Perspex sign at the ground floor elevation in connection with the existing student accommodation.
    Appeal Decided2012/2543/A

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

    Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    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:421 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: 28.8°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 32%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    45 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    87%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    45
    Total Establishments
    Sylvia YoungSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Adam HealthRetailers - other
    5/5
    Gather & Gather LimitedOther catering premises
    5/5
    University Of LondonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Hacker UK LtdRetailers - other
    Exempt

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    26%
    Renewable Energy
    109g
    CO₂/kWh
    moderate
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    imports 59.4%solar 22.5%gas 15.1%wind 2.7%hydro 0.3%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    35m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 35m 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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