W1K postcode: what it's like to live there
The W1K district covers City of Westminster. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in W1K
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from W1K at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London's West End: 11 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 48 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in W1K
- St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School · W1K 2XH · Good (2023) · Top 22% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- The St Marylebone CofE School · W1U 5BA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 8% in England
- Westminster City School · SW1E 5HJ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 25% in England
- Ark King Solomon Academy · NW1 6RX · Outstanding (2023) · Top 12% in England
- Marylebone Academy · W2 1QZ · Remains Good (2022) · Top 27% in England
- The Grey Coat Hospital · SW1P 2DY · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
- St. Thomas More Language College · SW3 2QS · Good (2022) · Top 48% in England
GP surgeries in W1K
- Mayfair Medical Centre · W1K 5LS
Neighbourhoods in W1K
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of W1K | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone & Park Lane | 56% | £2.85m | Very high | 6 min |
| Strand, St James & Mayfair | 25% | £1.55m | Very high | 7 min |
| Fitzrovia West & Soho | 18% | £1.10m | Very high | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the W1K postcode?
W1K covers 4 neighbourhoods in City of Westminster, with 878 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in W1K?
The typical home price across W1K's neighbourhoods is £2.85m, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in W1K?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a W1K postcode.
How long is the commute from W1K?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London's West End 11 minutes; Reading 48 minutes.