London W1G area guide
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Is London W1G a good place to live?
In London (W1G), recorded crime is 59% below the national average, homes sell for around £2,655,259 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£2,655,259
Population
11,379
Recorded crime
92.3
Schools
1
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London W1G
London W1G has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,008 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in W1G, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (4 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in W1G (May 24–Apr 26, average 59/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 48%
- Households with children
- 14%
- Households
- 5,879
Owned 25% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 52%
Census 2021 (ONS), for W1G.
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London W1G: frequently asked questions
Is London W1G a good place to live?
In London (W1G), recorded crime is 59% below the national average, homes sell for around £2,655,259 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London W1G?
Recorded crime in London W1G runs at 92.3 per 1,000 properties, 59% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London W1G safe?
Crime in London W1G is below the national average. Recorded crime in London W1G runs at 92.3 per 1,000 properties, 59% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London W1G?
Homes in London W1G sell for around £2,655,259 on average, based on 60 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London W1G at risk of flooding?
London W1G has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,008 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London W1G?
There is 1 school in London W1G (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London W1G a deprived area?
London W1G sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).