Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the W5 postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£497,227
Median price
£360,000
5-year trend
+55.7%
Total sales
26,630
The W5 area has 865 individual postcodes with 26,630 registered sales. Prices are +25.3% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is +55.7%.
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W5 averages £497,227, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +25.3% above the national average. The dataset includes 26,630 recorded sales across 865 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in W5 is +55.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
W5 2EE
£343,866 avg · 167 sales
W5 4BH
£345,110 avg · 133 sales
W5 4BB
£285,738 avg · 128 sales
W5 2BJ
£637,707 avg · 123 sales
W5 4BP
£298,519 avg · 122 sales
W5 2SU
£458,706 avg · 115 sales
W5 2BE
£472,379 avg · 114 sales
W5 3PL
£358,946 avg · 111 sales
W5 1TP
£362,790 avg · 109 sales
This W5 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 W5 postcode area is £497,227, based on 26,630 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in W5 average £497,227, which is +25.3% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£360,000) is 27.6% below the average (£497,227), 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 W5 have moved +55.7% 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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