Marylebone (W1A) vs Westminster (SW1A)
Both Zone 1, both addresses that signal serious wealth. W1A is the Marylebone end of the West End (gentlemen's clubs, embassies, Selfridges). SW1A is government Whitehall and Belgravia. Outside London people think of them as the same area. Buyers know the difference.
Side-by-side detail
| Metric | Marylebone (W1A) | Westminster (SW1A) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | £291,445 | £291,445 |
| Median sale price | n/a (UK HPI regional) | n/a (UK HPI regional) |
| Sample size | UK HPI · England | UK HPI · England |
| Crime incidents (recent) | 3,041 | 4,253 |
| Avg EPC score | n/a | n/a |
| Avg annual energy cost | n/a | n/a |
| Local authority | Islington | Wandsworth |
| Country | England | England |
Bottom line
SW1A trades at a small premium for the political-and-royal cachet. W1A has more genuine residential character (schools, families, gardens). For owner-occupiers buying a home rather than a trophy, W1A is the better quality of life. For investment hold, SW1A's diplomatic-and-government demand is more recession-resilient. Yields are similar low single-digits; the buy is about what you want to live next to.
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Marylebone (W1A)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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Westminster (SW1A)
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