Area Analysis Westminster, London

W2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the W2 postcode area.

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Population

44,331

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines W2 — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 46.3% year-on-year.

home £1,128,809 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W2 is a postcode district in Westminster, London, covering 1131 active and 1466 retired postcodes.

The largest share of W2 (35%) is characterised by a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community, alongside a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood (20%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes W2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in W2 are around £1.1M, down 46.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across W2 at 597 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full W2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.2%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed22.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour5497
Other theft4674
Violence and sexual offences4672
Theft from the person2683
Burglary1667

school Local Schools

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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils
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Edward Wilson Primary School

Good324 pupils
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Hallfield Primary School

Good407 pupils
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Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary

Good167 pupils
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St James & St John Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good169 pupils
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St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good120 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

114 nearby
  • Bluedaws Hotel
  • Hilton London Metropole And Conference Centre
  • Lancaster London Hotel
  • Premier Inn Paddington
  • Hilltop Hotel
  • + 109 more
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Retailers - Other

128 nearby
  • Imperial College Healthcare Trust
  • Sara Foods
  • Weezy
  • London Souvenir and Supermarket
  • Edgware Road News
  • + 123 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

405 nearby
  • Kensington Garden Cafe
  • Vincent House
  • 104 Restaurant
  • Abasto
  • Aberdeen Steak House
  • + 400 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Champion
  • Brewdog Paddington
  • Grand Union
  • Lockhouse Pub
  • Silver Hill
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Les Filles Ltd
  • Love Lounge
  • Mai Sushi
  • Marks And Spencer
  • Mawlana Restaurant
  • + 35 more