W1K area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the W1K postcode district in Westminster. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
UK House Price Index
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about W1K
Of 127 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in W1K, band D is the most common, and 68.5% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 23,520 crimes around the centre of W1K in the six months to 2026-07, most often theft from the person (5431).
There are 3 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of W1K in Westminster, including St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School.
The district covers the Hyde Park, West End ward areas.
Sample of 127 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in W1K, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.
Primary
- St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 mi
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
- Connaught House SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
- Hampden Gurney CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
- Soho Parish CofE Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
Secondary
- London Park School Mayfair and London Park School SixthNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Wetherby Senior SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Queen's College, LondonNot rated · 0.5 mi
- Halcyon London International SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
- Sylvia Young Theatre SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
Hyde Park · West End
Common questions about W1K
What is the average house price in W1K?
We do not currently have a published average for W1K. Search a specific address for its own sale history and valuation context.
Is W1K a safe area?
Police recorded 23,520 crimes near the centre of W1K in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was theft from the person with 5431 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in W1K usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 127 certificates from W1K, with 68.5% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near W1K?
3 schools within a mile of the W1K district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this W1K data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.