W1K or W1S?
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.
- W1K recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- W1K is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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W1K
Westminster
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W1S
Westminster
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £5,750,000
from 5 sales |
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| Average sold price | — | — |
| 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 | 3781 recorded | 4387 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 7 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, W1K or W1S?
W1K recorded fewer crimes in the same period (3781 in W1K against 4387 in W1S, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is W1K or W1S the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, W1K sits in decile 7 of 10 and W1S in decile 4, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in W1K or W1S?
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.