W1W postcode: what it's like to live there
The W1W district covers City of Westminster, Clerkenwell. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in W1W
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 W1W 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: 8 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 49 min by train, door to door
- Milton Keynes: 60 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in W1W
- All Souls CofE Primary School · W1W 7JJ · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 20% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- The St Marylebone CofE School · W1U 5BA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 8% in England
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ · NW1 1LY · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 29% in England
- Regent High School · NW1 1RX · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 40% in England
- Ark King Solomon Academy · NW1 6RX · Outstanding (2023) · Top 12% in England
- Westminster City School · SW1E 5HJ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 25% in England
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School · N1 9QG · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 21% in England
Fee-paying schools in W1W
- High Trees · W1W 7LT · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in W1W
- Little Raccoons Day Nursery Fitzrovia · W1W 5AL
Neighbourhoods in W1W
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of W1W | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzrovia West & Soho | 95% | £1.10m | Very high | 6 min |
| Marylebone & Park Lane | 4% | £2.85m | Very high | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the W1W postcode?
W1W covers 3 neighbourhoods in City of Westminster, Clerkenwell, with 621 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in W1W?
The typical home price across W1W's neighbourhoods is £1.10m, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in W1W?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a W1W postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from W1W?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London's West End 8 minutes; Reading 49 minutes; Milton Keynes 60 minutes.