W2 1AU is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Church Street in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W2 1AU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00023746 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1AU.
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37
£ 82,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1AU 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
Cultural diversity defines W2 1AU — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 37 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1AU. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W2 1AU is moderate at 73 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
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Marylebone Boys' School
Ark King Solomon Academy
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Curie Chemist0.0 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.3 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.2 km
- Remedys Pharmacy0.2 km
- The Winery0.2 km
- + 90 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.5 km
- Grand Hotel Bellevue1.0 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.9 km
- So Paddington Hotel1.0 km
- The Dolphin Inn0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.2 km
- Grand Union0.8 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.7 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.8 km
- The Beer House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
237 nearby- Azmar Restaurant0.2 km
- Comfort Inn0.2 km
- Itaewon Burger & Chicken0.2 km
- Jannat Restaurant0.2 km
- Maguro0.2 km
- + 232 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.2 km
- Ayllu0.6 km
- Mai Sushi0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Hola Guacamole0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.9 km
- London Marylebone0.9 km
- Kilburn High Road1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.5 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W21AU · Data under Open Government Licence