London W1S area guide
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Is London W1S a good place to live?
In London (W1S), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £18,835,213 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 38% 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.
Avg sold price
£18,835,213
Population
3,599
Recorded crime
315.4
Schools
1
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London W1S
London W1S has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,781 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 sold price in W1S, 1995–2026 — 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. 2026 is a part year (2 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in W1S (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 224/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 55%
- Households with children
- 12%
- Households
- 1,961
Owned 23% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 49%
Census 2021 (ONS), for W1S.
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London W1S: frequently asked questions
Is London W1S a good place to live?
In London (W1S), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £18,835,213 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London W1S?
Recorded crime in London W1S runs at 315.4 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London W1S safe?
Crime in London W1S is above the national average. Recorded crime in London W1S runs at 315.4 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London W1S?
Homes in London W1S sell for around £18,835,213 on average, based on 33 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London W1S at risk of flooding?
London W1S has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,781 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London W1S?
There is 1 school in London W1S (0 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London W1S a deprived area?
London W1S sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).