W2 1AF 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.
For renters and young professionals, W2 1AF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00175186 (shared with 749 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1AF.
245
30
£ 66,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 62% private renter occupancy, W2 1AF is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. 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 1AF. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1AF are high at 191 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
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Gateway Academy
Hallfield Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Curie Chemist0.6 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.8 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.8 km
- Remedys Pharmacy0.8 km
- The Winery0.8 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
89 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.9 km
- Best Western Mornington Hotel0.7 km
- Corus Hotel Hyde Park0.8 km
- Duke Of Leinster Hotel0.8 km
- Hapimag London0.8 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.8 km
- The Stablehand0.6 km
- The Beer House0.2 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.3 km
- Grand Union0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
334 nearby- Azmar Restaurant0.5 km
- Comfort Inn0.6 km
- Itaewon Burger & Chicken0.8 km
- Jannat Restaurant0.6 km
- Maguro0.8 km
- + 329 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.9 km
- Bagel Factory0.3 km
- Butter Clucker0.1 km
- Lablabi0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.3 km
- London Marylebone1.0 km
- Kilburn High Road2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.1 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.2 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.2 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.2 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W21AF · Data under Open Government Licence