Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W2 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1AE.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 66,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W2 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British34.4%
Asian / British Asian39.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed21.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour489
Violence and sexual offences411
Other theft407
Theft from the person290
Burglary117

school Local Schools

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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.2 km
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St James & St John Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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Hallfield Primary School

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.8 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.9 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.9 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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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