Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W2 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

471

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 82,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British53.4%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed20.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour360
Violence and sexual offences253
Other theft98
Vehicle crime75
Shoplifting62

school Local Schools

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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good262 pupils0.5 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.6 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.6 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.8 km
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St Saviour's CofE Primary School

Outstanding190 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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