Living in London, Greater London
Thinking of moving to London? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in London, Greater London - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Property Market in London
Average Prices by Type in LondonThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | £1,197,800 | 5 |
| Flat | £413,000 | 4 |
| Terrace | £520,000 | 1 |
| Cottage | £275,000 | 1 |
| Semi-detached | £235,000 | 1 |
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Local administration around London
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to London
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Centre for Health and Care | 1st Floor, 30 Soho Square, London | 0.5 mi | 020 75346570 |
| Soho Square General Practice | 1st Floor, 1 Frith Street, London | 0.5 mi | 020 34056570 |
| Great Chapel Street Medical Centre | 4th Floor, Soho Centre for Health, 1 Frith Street, London | 0.5 mi | 020 74379360 |
| Covent Garden Medical Centre | 47 Shorts Gardens, London | 0.5 mi | 020 73797209 |
| Kings College Health Centre | 3rd Floor, Bush House, South East Wing, 300 Strand, London | 0.5 mi | 020 78482613 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to London
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 49-50 Strand, London | 0.2 mi | 020 79302210 |
| Boots | 426-427 Strand, London | 0.2 mi | 020 78395240 |
| Boots | 44-46 Regent Street, London | 0.4 mi | 020 77346126 |
| Boots | 105-109 Strand, London | 0.4 mi | 02075 890292 |
| Boots | 107-115 Long Acre, London | 0.4 mi | 02073 795875 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to London
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Chapter Chambers (dental Surgery) | 12 Chapter Chambers, Chapter Street, London | 1.1 mi | |
| Mckennell Dental Practice | 21 Churton Street, London | 1.2 mi | |
| Pimlico Dental Care | 124 Regency Street, London | 1.2 mi | |
| Millbank Dental Care | 42 Ponsonby Place, London | 1.2 mi | |
| Riverside Dental Spa | 5b St. George Wharf, London | 1.5 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in London
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 11, 10, CRAVEN STREET | £600,000 | Flat | Jan 2025 |
| FLAT 3, 22 - 25, NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | £2,290,000 | Flat | Mar 2024 |
| FLAT 4, 34, CRAVEN STREET | £1,350,000 | Flat | Feb 2024 |
| FLAT 5, 22 - 25, NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | £1,375,000 | Flat | Oct 2019 |
| FLAT 1, 62 - 65, TRAFALGAR SQUARE | £5,220,000 | Flat | Nov 2013 |
| FLAT 4, 62 - 65, TRAFALGAR SQUARE | £5,800,000 | Flat | Mar 2013 |
| 2 - 3, CRAVEN PASSAGE | £625,000 | Flat | Feb 2009 |
| FLAT 3, 26, CRAVEN STREET | £742,500 | Flat | Apr 2023 |
| FLAT 6B, ARIA HOUSE, 23, CRAVEN STREET | £1,950,000 | Flat | Dec 2021 |
| FLAT 6A, ARIA HOUSE, 23, CRAVEN STREET | £1,825,000 | Flat | Sep 2019 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in London
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Good | 0.7 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
Broadband in London
Local Amenities in London
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Whitehall Garden 0.2 mi
- Leicester Square 0.2 mi
- Tyburn Quay 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Jumbo 0.2 mi
- Japan Centre 0.2 mi
- Benjamin Ball Associates Ltd 0.3 mi
- 泗和 SeeWoo 0.3 mi
- Loon Fung Supermarket 0.3 mi
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross Rail Station 0.1 mi
- London Waterloo Rail Station 0.7 mi
- London Waterloo East Rail Station 0.8 mi
- London Blackfriars Rail Station 1.1 mi
- London Victoria Rail Station 1.1 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.1 mi
- Embankment Place Primary Healthcare 0.2 mi
- Superdrug 0.2 mi
- 56 Dean Street 0.4 mi
- Dean Street Express 0.5 mi
Area Profile for London
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