W2 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Paddington in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W2 1AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00023764 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1AB.
505
37
£ 42,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W2 1AB has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1AB. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W2 1AB is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marylebone Boys' School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Gateway Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Edward Wilson Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Hallfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Sm Mini Market1.0 km
- 1 Rebel0.8 km
- Babylon Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Bursra Meats Limited0.5 km
- Buy Well Food Stop0.9 km
- + 109 more
Restaurant, Cafe
298 nearby- Dinings Ltd1.0 km
- Java U Caf?0.7 km
- Lahore0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Smoky Boys0.9 km
- + 293 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
82 nearby- Grand Hotel Bellevue0.6 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.5 km
- So Paddington Hotel0.6 km
- The Dolphin Inn0.6 km
- Hyde Park Rooms Hotel0.7 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Grand Union0.6 km
- The Beer House0.4 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.5 km
- The Stablehand0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ayllu0.1 km
- By Chef Jen0.8 km
- Mai Sushi0.3 km
- Bagel Factory0.6 km
- Butter Clucker0.3 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.5 km
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- Kilburn High Road2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.2 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.2 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.2 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W21AB · Data under Open Government Licence