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W1J Area Report

Westminster

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

£2,363,208
Median Price
Postcode district (W1J)
N/A
Crime Level
Postcode district (W1J)
10
Schools Nearby
N/A/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.2/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in W1J

Rental Yield
1.6
Price Growth
3.2
Schools
8.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
6.4
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). W1J spans 2 local authorities; Westminster is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the W1J-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

6
Primary
4
Independent
10
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 10 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

Browse by property type

Median prices in W1J broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£4,750,000
21 sales
Flat
£2,000,000
138 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 W1J 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

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
6/10
Heavy restrictions
Designation Stack
4
4 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority 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)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    Mayfair
    Planning restrictions may apply
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    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

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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: 16°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 67%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    44 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.7/5
    Average Rating
    95%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    44
    Total Establishments
    Guillam Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Resturant AssociatesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Arc Le SalonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    Exempt
    The Lansdowne ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    2/5
    Lolas KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    7%
    Renewable Energy
    228g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 52.0%imports 36.1%wind 6.4%biomass 3.3%nuclear 1.9%hydro 0.3%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    33m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 33m 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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