Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the W8 postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£1,599,402
Median price
£901,000
5-year trend
+149.1%
Total sales
14,025
The W8 area has 539 individual postcodes with 14,025 registered sales. Prices are +303.1% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is +149.1%.
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With an average of £1,599,402, the W8 area sits in the premium price bracket, +303.1% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 14,025 recorded sales across 539 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in W8 is +149.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
W8 7AD
£5,112,734 avg · 159 sales
W8 5LS
£1,288,509 avg · 150 sales
W8 5JJ
£697,723 avg · 122 sales
W8 6JE
£789,003 avg · 122 sales
W8 7BD
£576,611 avg · 120 sales
W8 6JQ
£569,272 avg · 110 sales
W8 5JB
£852,935 avg · 109 sales
W8 6LZ
£570,224 avg · 106 sales
W8 4HH
£670,590 avg · 104 sales
This W8 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 W8 postcode area is £1,599,402, based on 14,025 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in W8 average £1,599,402, which is +303.1% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£901,000) is 43.7% below the average (£1,599,402), 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 W8 have moved +149.1% 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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