Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W2 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Anti-social behaviour480
Violence and sexual offences442
Other theft415
Theft from the person310
Public order113

school Local Schools

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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.1 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.6 km
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St James & St John Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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Hallfield Primary School

Good407 pupils0.8 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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