HMO Room Rents in W1 (West London) — August 2026
£1,086
median double room (n=74)
79
live listings captured
50.8%
offering immediate move-in
High
supply band
Median advertised rent by room type
| Room type | Median (P50) | Listings (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | £1,086 pcm | 74 |
| Double en-suite | £722 pcm | 12 |
| Single room | £920 pcm | 12 |
| Studio | £794 pcm | 12 |
Medians are shown only for room types with at least 3 captured listings in August 2026.
Rent history — double room
Archive begins August 2026 — the first complete national month. Medians accumulate here as each month is published.
Market character
Move-in lead time: 50.8% of live ads offer immediate move-in — an advertising lead-time indicator, not a vacancy rate.
Who advertises: 40.8% agency / 59.2% private landlords.
Nearby districts: W2
Key questions about W1
What is the average rent for a double room in W1?
The median advertised rent for a double room in W1 was £1,086 pcm in August 2026, based on 74 live SpareRoom listings.
How many HMO rooms are advertised in W1?
79 furnished room listings were live on SpareRoom during the August 2026 crawl window.
Is W1 a high-supply market?
W1 is a high-supply HMO market in August 2026, with 79 live room listings (High is 50 or more, Moderate 20–49, Low 1–19).
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