What is the W1K postcode district?

W1K is a postcode district in Westminster, London. It covers 880 postcodes. The area has a liveability score of 76/100.

W1K has a high crime rate (369.5 incidents per 1,000 residents). It is in the London Borough of Westminster.

What are house prices in W1K?

The median property price in W1K is £3638k. Prices changed +2.7% in the past year.

What are the schools like in W1K?

100% of schools in the W1K area are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

How good is transport in W1K?

W1K has an average PTAL score of 4.2 out of 6. Transport scores 72/100 on LondonIQ.

W1K

Area Guide

Westminster

District scores

76Liveability

61Safety

72Transport

100Schools

31Investment

Key statistics

Median price

£3638k

1-year price change

+2.7%

Crime per 1,000

369.5

Good+ schools

100%

Postcodes

880

Avg PTAL

4.2

Top postcodes in W1K

Ranked by liveability score. Click any postcode for the full area report.

Postcode	Liveability	Price	Crime band
W1K 1AB near Hyde Park Corner Underground Station Crime →Schools →	82	—	HIGH
W1K 7HN near Marble Arch Underground Station Crime →Schools →	80	£6650k	VERY HIGH
W1K 6AJ near Marble Arch Underground Station Crime →Schools →	78	—	VERY HIGH
W1K 2NR near Bond Street Station Crime →Schools →	78	—	VERY HIGH
W1K 6AF near Marble Arch Underground Station Crime →Schools →	78	—	VERY HIGH
W1K 6AG near Marble Arch Underground Station Crime →Schools →	78	—	VERY HIGH
W1K 2AT near Bond Street Station Crime →Schools →	78	£3150k	VERY HIGH
W1K 2NN near Bond Street Station Crime →Schools →	78	—	VERY HIGH
W1K 2NP near Bond Street Station Crime →Schools →	78	—	VERY HIGH
W1K 2NW near Bond Street Station Crime →Schools →	78	—	VERY HIGH

About W1K

W1K, centred on Mayfair and Knightsbridge, is one of London's most exclusive residential postcodes, combining period Georgian and Victorian architecture with world-class shopping, fine dining, and cultural institutions. The area attracts affluent professionals, international business owners, and established families who value proximity to Hyde Park, Bond Street, and Knightsbridge's luxury retail. With a liveability score of 76/100 and excellent transport connectivity (PTAL 4.2), the district offers sophisticated urban living, though the premium property prices and bustling commercial character mean it's decidedly urban rather than quiet or village-like.

Safety is a notable trade-off here: the crime rate of 369.5 per 1,000 residents significantly exceeds London's average, reflecting the area's density and affluence as a target for theft and organised crime. Schools are exceptional, with a 100/100 rating and all establishments rated Good or Outstanding, making it ideal for families prioritising education. Transport is highly efficient with excellent public links, whilst median property prices of £3.6m—up 2.7% year-on-year—put ownership firmly out of reach for most Londoners, making the district suited to the genuinely wealthy rather than those seeking value or family-friendly neighbourhoods.

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