W2 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Church Street in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Church Street ward and the Westminster North constituency.
W2 1AH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00175220 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1AH.
371
40
£ 42,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W2 1AH has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1AH. The average age is 40.2. 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 1AH is above average at 104 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
Gateway Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Ark King Solomon Academy
Marylebone Boys' School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.8 km
- Grand Hotel Bellevue0.9 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.8 km
- So Paddington Hotel0.9 km
- The Dolphin Inn0.8 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
259 nearby- Platinum Medical Centre0.7 km
- Bagel Factory0.8 km
- Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.8 km
- Dinings Ltd0.8 km
- Java U Caf?0.7 km
- + 254 more
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Sm Mini Market0.7 km
- Babylon Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Bursra Meats Limited0.5 km
- Buy Well Food Stop1.0 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Grand Union0.6 km
- The Beer House0.8 km
- Crocker'S Folly0.2 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.6 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ayllu0.6 km
- Mai Sushi0.6 km
- Bagel Factory0.9 km
- Butter Clucker0.6 km
- Tokyo Pizza0.4 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.8 km
- London Paddington0.9 km
- Kilburn High Road1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.5 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W21AH · Data under Open Government Licence