W2 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Merchant Square East, 0.2km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Hyde Park ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (226 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £860k.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00190465 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERCHANT SQUARE EAST, W2 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCHANT SQUARE EAST, W2 1AN.
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£ 66,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
W2 1AN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1AN. The average age is 31.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 845,000
10 sales · Mean £ 922,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1AN are high at 226 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
Ark King Solomon Academy
Marylebone Boys' School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Gateway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Sm Mini Market0.6 km
- The Fruit Garden0.9 km
- Babylon Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Bursra Meats Limited0.2 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
358 nearby- Bagel Factory0.7 km
- Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.7 km
- Dinings Ltd0.5 km
- Heavenly Desserts Marylbone1.0 km
- Java U Caf?0.2 km
- + 353 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
82 nearby- Grand Hotel Bellevue0.4 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.4 km
- So Paddington Hotel0.4 km
- The Dolphin Inn0.3 km
- Parkwood Hotel0.8 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Grand Union0.1 km
- The Beer House0.5 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.1 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.8 km
- The Stablehand0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Ayllu0.5 km
- Mai Sushi0.3 km
- Bagel Factory0.5 km
- Butter Clucker0.3 km
- Lablabi0.6 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.5 km
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- Kilburn High Road2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W21AN · Data under Open Government Licence