W2 1BA is an active urban area located 0.5km from Paddington in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Lancaster Gate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% 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 (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00023618 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1BA.
234
35
£ 75,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1BA 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
No single demographic signal dominates W2 1BA — age 35, 30% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1BA. The average age is 35.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1BA are high at 163 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Marylebone Boys' School
Hallfield Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
354 nearby- Fresh Choice Catering Ltd0.1 km
- Ask Italian0.2 km
- Bombay Palace0.6 km
- Eat Ltd0.2 km
- Games At The Vic0.8 km
- + 349 more
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Apek Pharmacy0.3 km
- Chilworth Food Store0.3 km
- Crispins0.7 km
- Europa Food Xb0.3 km
- Foodwise Express0.3 km
- + 111 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
95 nearby- Adare Hotel0.3 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.3 km
- Athena Hotel0.3 km
- Barry House Hotel0.3 km
- Belmont Hotel0.4 km
- + 90 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bar Torelli0.8 km
- Falafel & Juice Bar0.7 km
- Ibu Malaysian0.3 km
- Koox0.3 km
- Les Filles Ltd0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Bayswater Express0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Grand Union0.5 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.5 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.5 km
- The Stablehand0.3 km
- The Beer House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.1 km
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- Kilburn High Road2.7 km
Bus Stops
- London Paddington Rail Station0.1 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.1 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.1 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.1 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.1 km
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