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House prices in W1J 7, City Of Westminster

The median home in W1J 7, City Of Westminster has sold for £1,600,000 over the last three years — well above the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

Median price
£1.6m
last 3 yrs
Sales / yr
5

HM Land Registry sold-price data · updated July 2026

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Sold prices in W1J 7, City Of Westminster

Based on 21 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).

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The median home in W1J 7, City Of Westminster has sold for £1,600,000 over the last three years — well above the ~£290,000 England & Wales average. The average of £2,460,663 sits notably higher than the median, which usually means a tail of larger or higher-value sales pulling the mean up. That's drawn from 21 recorded sales — a thinner, lower-volume local market.

W1J 7 records only a handful of sales each quarter, so a reliable price trend or growth rate can't be shown — the figures above summarise those recent sales. For a like-for-like read, look at the wider district or search a specific address for its own history.

What it costs to buy in W1J 7, City Of Westminster

From entry-level to premium — where sold prices actually land, not just the headline median.

£1.6m
Entry-level
£950k
10th %ile
Middle of the market
£1.28m–£3.38m
25–75th %ile
Premium
£4.39m
90th %ile

Homes in W1J 7, City Of Westminster span an unusually wide range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £950,000, while the top tenth fetched over £4,387,850. Half of all sales fell between £1,285,000 and £3,380,000 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.

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Target price in W1J 7
£1,600,000
around the local median · 19% up the local range
£950,000 · entry-level£4,390,000 · premium
deposit
Deposit (10%)
£160,000
Stamp duty (SDLT)
£105,750
Monthly repayment
£8,418/mo
5% · 25-yr repayment
Income needed
~£320,000
at 4.5× lending

Upfront cash ≈ £265,750 (deposit + stamp duty), before legal and survey fees. Illustration only, not financial advice — English SDLT main-residence rates for 2025/26; second homes pay a surcharge, and your mortgage rate and multiple will vary.

How W1J 7 compares

Average sold price here against its wider area and England (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).

W1J 7 (this area)£2.46m
Islington£665khere: +270%
England£291khere: +744%
Islington 1-yr -5.4%England 1-yr +3.9%

At £2,460,663, homes in W1J 7, City Of Westminster sell for 270% above the Islington average, and 744% above the England average.

Prices by property type

Median sold price and share of the market, by type, across W1J 7.

TypeMedian£/m²Sales
Flat / maisonette£1,585,00020 (95%)
Terraced£2,150,0001 (5%)

The most-traded type in W1J 7, City Of Westminster is flat / maisonette (20 sales, median £1,585,000), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£1,585,000) and houses (~£2,150,000) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale.

The W1J 7 market: activity & mix

How busy the market is, and what kind of homes actually change hands.

Sales per year
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'16
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'19
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'21
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'23
12'24
5'25
Tenure & new-build mix
Leasehold 90.5%Freehold 9.5%

Around 5 homes changed hands in W1J 7, City Of Westminster in 2025 — quieter than the area's average of roughly 8 sales a year over the past decade. The busiest recent year was 2024 (12 sales). A quieter market cuts competition: well-priced homes still sell, but buyers have more room to negotiate and less pressure to rush. 91% of recent sales in W1J 7, City Of Westminster were leasehold — overwhelmingly leasehold — expect flats and ground rents.

Inside W1J 7: deprivation & demographics

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Deciles are national (1 = most deprived 10% in England, 10 = least). Source: English Indices of Deprivation (IMD) by 2021 LSOA, boundaries © ONS. This shows the area's statistical neighbourhoods, not a precise postcode boundary.

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W1J 7 house prices — FAQs

What is the average house price in W1J 7, City Of Westminster?

Over the last three years the median sold price in W1J 7 was £1,600,000, with a mean of £2,460,663, based on 21 HM Land Registry sales.

Is W1J 7, City Of Westminster expensive?

At a £1,600,000 median, W1J 7 is more expensive than the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

What's the cheapest type of home to buy in W1J 7, City Of Westminster?

Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £1,585,000 (20 sales).

How much do I need to buy in W1J 7, City Of Westminster?

Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £950,000, and most buyers competed in the £1,285,000–£3,380,000 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £4,387,850.

How much stamp duty will I pay on a home in W1J 7, City Of Westminster?

On the £1,600,000 median-priced W1J 7 home, a home-mover pays about £105,750 in Stamp Duty Land Tax at 2025/26 rates (first-time-buyer relief doesn’t apply above £500,000). Second homes pay a surcharge on top.

How much deposit and income do I need to buy in W1J 7, City Of Westminster?

A 10% deposit on the median £1,600,000 W1J 7 home is £160,000 (5% would be £80,000). Borrowing the remaining £1,440,000 implies a household income of roughly £320,000 at a typical 4.5× lending multiple.

Are homes in W1J 7, City Of Westminster freehold or leasehold?

91% of recent sales in W1J 7 were leasehold and the rest freehold. Leasehold usually means flats — always check the remaining lease length and any service charge or ground rent before offering.

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Sources

Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; £/m² combines PPD with MHCLG EPC floor areas. Full Housometer reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more. Area figures summarise the market and are not a valuation of any individual home.