Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the W1J postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£2,846,340
Median price
£1,250,000
5-year trend
+393607.8%
Total sales
1,656
The W1J area has 263 individual postcodes with 1,656 registered sales. Prices are +617.3% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is +393607.8%.
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With an average of £2,846,340, the W1J area sits in the premium price bracket, +617.3% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 1,656 recorded sales across 263 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in W1J is +393607.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
W1J 7AF
£371,119 avg · 69 sales
W1J 7RG
£989,125 avg · 61 sales
W1J 8AE
£778,182 avg · 45 sales
W1J 8AS
£14,297,368 avg · 42 sales
W1J 8NS
£1,319,350 avg · 40 sales
W1J 5DT
£1,863,762 avg · 39 sales
W1J 7SU
£752,150 avg · 39 sales
W1J 5JU
£811,958 avg · 37 sales
W1J 5JY
£859,985 avg · 35 sales
This W1J area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the W1J postcode area is £2,846,340, based on 1,656 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in W1J average £2,846,340, which is +617.3% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£1,250,000) is 56.1% below the average (£2,846,340), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in W1J have moved +393607.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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