Is Mayfair a good place to live?
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In Mayfair (W1J 9), recorded crime is 120% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,600,000 on average, 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).
- E Safetycrime 120% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
1,656
Recorded crime
588.2
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Mayfair W1J 9
Mayfair W1J 9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~208 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 (2014–2025)
Annual sold price in W1J 9, 2014–2025 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. Latest median £3,600,000. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in W1J 9 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 27/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 52%
- Households with children
- 8%
- Households
- 579
Owned 33% · Social rent 3% · Private rent 64%
Census 2021 (ONS), for W1J 9.
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Mayfair W1J 9: frequently asked questions
Is Mayfair W1J 9 a good place to live?
In Mayfair (W1J 9), recorded crime is 120% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,600,000 on average, 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 Mayfair W1J 9?
Recorded crime in Mayfair W1J 9 runs at 588.2 per 1,000 properties, 120% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Mayfair W1J 9 safe?
Crime in Mayfair W1J 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Mayfair W1J 9 runs at 588.2 per 1,000 properties, 120% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Mayfair W1J 9?
Homes in Mayfair W1J 9 sell for around £3,600,000 on average (HM Land Registry).
Is Mayfair W1J 9 at risk of flooding?
Mayfair W1J 9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~208 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is Mayfair W1J 9 a deprived area?
Mayfair W1J 9 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).