W2 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Paddington in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Hyde Park ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (166 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00175186 (shared with 749 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1AE.
245
30
£ 66,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W2 1AE is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 62% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1AE. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1AE are high at 166 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
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Hallfield Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Gateway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
129 nearby- Continental Foods0.3 km
- Laurents0.5 km
- Lite Bite0.3 km
- London'S Chocolate0.9 km
- Portland Food & Wine0.3 km
- + 124 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
95 nearby- Aaraya Hotel London0.5 km
- Abc Hyde Park Hotel0.5 km
- Days Inn Hydepark Hotel0.4 km
- Elysee Hotel0.6 km
- Orchard Hotel0.5 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
356 nearby- Al Maskoof0.9 km
- Bel Canto Restaurant0.7 km
- Flavors Of India0.4 km
- Flying Coffee Bean0.0 km
- Iran Restaurant1.0 km
- + 351 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Mawlana Restaurant0.7 km
- Paddington Biryani0.5 km
- Lablabi0.9 km
- Chester'S0.8 km
- Pizza Gogo0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Grand Union0.5 km
- The Beer House0.1 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.5 km
- Crocker'S Folly0.9 km
- The Stablehand0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.2 km
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- Kilburn High Road2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.1 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.1 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.1 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.2 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W21AE · Data under Open Government Licence