W1B, covering central London's West End, has experienced contrasting market dynamics over five years. Property prices have declined at a compound annual rate of 1.8%, while rental yields have grown at 5.8% annually, indicating stronger lettings demand than capital appreciation. Population growth remains minimal at 0.2% across the period. The district is in an active gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 44.8, placing it at the 21st percentile nationally. This performance reflects the tension between London's premium central location and broader market pressures affecting prime residential real estate, where rental income has outpaced capital gains for investors during this timeframe.
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- 1Property prices down 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in West End · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
West End (W1B) common questions
Is West End up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies West End (W1B) as Active. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 80% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is West End safe?
West End has a safety score of 63/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in West End?
The average property price in West End (W1B) is £1.23m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in West End?
The median monthly rent in West End (W1B) is £3,232 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near West End?
Neighbouring postcode districts include West End (W1F), West End (W1S), West End (W1D). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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