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W2 Area Report

Westminster

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

£1,076,220
Median Price
Postcode district (W2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (W2)
20
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in W2

Rental Yield
4.5
Price Growth
3.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
8
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4.6
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (W2)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

1634
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 1675
2025-05: 1954
2025-06: 1926
2025-07: 1893
2025-08: 2546
2025-09: 1731
2025-10: 1894
2025-11: 1686
2025-12: 1803
2026-01: 1644
2026-02: 1576
2026-03: 1681
2025-042026-03

↓ 12% 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). W2 spans 3 local authorities; Westminster is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the W2-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

11
Primary
6
Independent
2
Special
1
Nursery
20
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 20 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 211 Tube2 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in W2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£9,415,640
11 sales
Semi-detached
£5,000,000
23 sales
Terraced
£2,500,000
305 sales
Flat
£832,650
2,530 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 W2 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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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,286/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
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 2025 · PLANNING
    Use of existing first floor flat roof as a terrace and installation of new glass balustrade.
    Final Decision2025/3244/P
  2. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Single-storey side and rear extension and hip-to-gable roof conversion with dormer extension
    Final Decision2025/3124/P
  3. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Details submitted in relation to condition 4 (tree protection details) of approved application 2025/1048/P dated 13/06/2025 (for: Erection of a single-storey rear extension and a garden wall adjoining the front elevation to the south.)
    Final Decision2025/3213/P
  4. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout, scale, pertaining to the demolition of existing buildings and the comprehensive phased redevelopment of the site for a mix of uses including 1,049 residential units (Use Class C3), 1,200 sqm of flexible commercial and community floorspace (Class E) in four blocks ranging from 9 to 18 storeys, along with car and cycle parking landscaping and associated works pursuant to outline planning permission referenced: 20/3564/OUT, as amended, and the discharges of planning conditions 1, 27 and 28.
    Withdrawn2025/2110/P
  5. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of a rear roof extension including installation of three rooflights on front roof slope.
    Final Decision2025/2708/P
  6. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Use of the premises at ground floor as an aesthetic clinic falling within Use Class E(e).
    Final Decision2025/2756/P
  7. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of a single-storey rear extension and a garden wall adjoining the front elevation to the south.
    Final Decision2025/1048/P
  8. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of two additional storeys to create three new residential units (Class C3).
    Final Decision2025/1974/P
  9. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of rear extension to ground floor, erection of three-storey extension to southern side elevation including hip to gable roof extension.
    Final Decision2025/1448/P
  10. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of ground-floor conservatory extension at rear.
    Final Decision2025/1728/P
  11. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Installation of four new rooflights on the front roof slope, extend the existing dormer and raise the rear closet wing roof to create a habitable room on the second floor.
    Final Decision2025/1568/P
  12. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Replacement of existing wooden balcony and staircase to rear elevation with metal balcony and spiral staircase, including privacy screening along the western boundary (retrospective).
    Final Decision2025/1125/P
  13. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    The erection of two 2 storey dwelling houses with rear dormers within the existing garden of 19 Menelik Road and alterations to No. 19 including part width ground floor rear extension, front door and fenestration alterations. (RECONSULTATION DUE TO CHANGE TO DESCRIPTION)
    Withdrawn2025/0316/P
  14. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    Single storey rear extension
    Withdrawn2025/0804/P
  15. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    Conversion of the existing basement into habitable residential space, including the installation of new basement windows on the front and rear elevations; the formation of a new lightwell in the front garden; and the creation of a new lightwell/lower patio area.
    Final Decision2024/3465/P
  16. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of a hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer, installation of 3 front roof lights, new window on side elevation and erection of a ground floor single storey rear extension.
    Final Decision2025/0985/P
  17. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    Rear dormer with rooflights on front roof slope
    Final Decision2025/0471/P
  18. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of Single Storey Rear/Side Extension.
    Final Decision2025/0731/P
  19. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    Conversion of single family dwelling into 2 x 1 bedroom flats.
    Final Decision2024/4812/P
  20. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    Use as 3 x separate residential units (Class C3) and rear extensions at ground floor level.
    Final Decision2025/0648/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
9/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
4
4 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management 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
    Hallfield Estate
    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

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    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:314 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: 25.6°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 43%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    47 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.3/5
    Average Rating
    81%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    47
    Total Establishments
    Hallfield Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Blakemore HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
    4/5
    Hyde Park Boutique HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
    5/5
    The Bread HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    Exempt
    Happy Lamb Hot Pot BayswaterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    3/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    16%
    Renewable Energy
    209g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 47.8%imports 33.0%wind 11.2%solar 4.2%biomass 2.8%nuclear 0.9%hydro 0.2%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    21m
    Moderateabove sea level

    At 21m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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