Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

HARBET ROAD, W2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBET ROAD, W2 1AJ.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 66,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W2 1AJ 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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W2 1AJ — age 33, 12% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £162k.

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

W2 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Harbet Road, 0.2km from Lisson Grove 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 1AJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% 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 (208 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00190397 (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 1AJ. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.5%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed32.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 162,500

2 sales · Mean £ 162,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W2 1AJ are high at 208 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 behaviour736
Violence and sexual offences638
Other theft420
Theft from the person356
Public order192

school Local Schools

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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.3 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.4 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.4 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.6 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

354 nearby
  • Fresh Choice Catering Ltd0.4 km
  • Ask Italian0.6 km
  • Bombay Palace0.6 km
  • Eat Ltd0.5 km
  • Games At The Vic0.4 km
  • + 349 more
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Retailers - Other

118 nearby
  • Apek Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Chilworth Food Store0.8 km
  • Crispins0.6 km
  • Europa Food Xb0.8 km
  • Foodwise Express0.3 km
  • + 113 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

81 nearby
  • Adare Hotel0.5 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.5 km
  • Athena Hotel0.4 km
  • Barry House Hotel0.6 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.3 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Falafel & Juice Bar0.4 km
  • Ibu Malaysian0.8 km
  • Koox0.8 km
  • Les Filles Ltd0.9 km
  • Wasabi0.5 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Metro0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Grand Union0.1 km
  • Crocker'S Folly0.8 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.1 km
  • The Beer House0.5 km
  • Lockhouse Pub0.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Paddington0.5 km
  • London Marylebone0.6 km
  • Kilburn High Road2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.1 km
  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.2 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km