Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W2 1AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British46.2%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed31.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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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.

Anti-social behaviour471
Violence and sexual offences378
Shoplifting149
Other theft148
Public order101

school Local Schools

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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.3 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.4 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.5 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good262 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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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