Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the W1U postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£1,368,139
Median price
£637,500
5-year trend
+55.4%
Total sales
3,836
The W1U area has 427 individual postcodes with 3,836 registered sales. Prices are +244.8% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is +55.4%.
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With an average of £1,368,139, the W1U area sits in the premium price bracket, +244.8% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 3,836 recorded sales across 427 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in W1U is +55.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
W1U 4BY
£1,095,858 avg · 140 sales
W1U 1BU
£527,568 avg · 81 sales
W1U 6LB
£717,316 avg · 77 sales
W1U 1BB
£529,417 avg · 73 sales
W1U 4EJ
£5,865,620 avg · 71 sales
W1U 5QY
£4,023,152 avg · 69 sales
W1U 6BR
£1,090,005 avg · 55 sales
W1U 4EQ
£738,468 avg · 51 sales
W1U 6RX
£530,770 avg · 50 sales
This W1U 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 W1U postcode area is £1,368,139, based on 3,836 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in W1U average £1,368,139, which is +244.8% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£637,500) is 53.4% below the average (£1,368,139), 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 W1U have moved +55.4% 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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