W2 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Paddington in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hyde Park ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W2 1BL has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00175186 (shared with 749 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1BL.
245
30
£ 66,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 62% private renter occupancy, W2 1BL is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1BL. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1BL are high at 231 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
Marylebone Boys' School
Ark King Solomon Academy
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Gateway Academy
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Curie Chemist0.8 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition1.0 km
- Provenance Village Butcher1.0 km
- Remedys Pharmacy1.0 km
- The Winery1.0 km
- + 110 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.9 km
- The Beer House0.2 km
- Grand Union0.3 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.3 km
- The Stablehand0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
320 nearby- Azmar Restaurant0.6 km
- Comfort Inn0.6 km
- Itaewon Burger & Chicken0.9 km
- Jannat Restaurant0.7 km
- Maguro0.9 km
- + 315 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Tokyo Pizza1.0 km
- Lablabi0.7 km
- Bagel Factory0.2 km
- Butter Clucker0.1 km
- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
87 nearby- Parkwood Hotel0.9 km
- Hyde Park Rooms Hotel0.3 km
- Lancaster Gate Hotel0.7 km
- Prince William Hotel Only0.5 km
- Rhodes Hotel0.4 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.2 km
- London Marylebone0.9 km
- Kilburn High Road2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Paddington Underground Station0.1 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.2 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.2 km
- London Paddington Rail Station0.2 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W21BL · Data under Open Government Licence