W1B or W1C?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 11% less in W1C than in W1B.
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W1B
Westminster
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W1C
Westminster
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| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | £5,250,000 | £4,685,000 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | -25.4% (City of Westminster) | -25.4% (City of Westminster) |
| Dwelling type | — | — |
| Floor area | — | — |
| Built | — | — |
| Energy rating | — | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | — | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | — | 4075 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
Common questions
Is W1B or W1C cheaper?
W1C is the cheaper of the two. Homes around W1B sell for about £5,250,000 and around W1C for about £4,685,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Is W1B or W1C the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, W1B sits in decile 4 of 10 and W1C in decile 4, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in W1B or W1C?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.