Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W2 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

331

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 66,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W2 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W2 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

W2 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Lisson Grove 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.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (224 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W2 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00190397 (shared with 17 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 1BQ. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.5%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed32.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
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.

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Crime rates near W2 1BQ are high at 224 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 behaviour646
Violence and sexual offences569
Other theft431
Theft from the person387
Public order170

school Local Schools

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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.3 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.5 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.6 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.6 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

114 nearby
  • Curie Chemist0.7 km
  • Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.9 km
  • Provenance Village Butcher0.9 km
  • Remedys Pharmacy0.9 km
  • The Winery0.9 km
  • + 109 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Crocker'S Folly0.8 km
  • The Stablehand0.6 km
  • The Beer House0.4 km
  • Lockhouse Pub0.1 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

315 nearby
  • Azmar Restaurant0.5 km
  • Comfort Inn0.5 km
  • Itaewon Burger & Chicken0.8 km
  • Jannat Restaurant0.5 km
  • Maguro0.8 km
  • + 310 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Tokyo Pizza0.9 km
  • Boxcar Baker & Deli0.8 km
  • Bagel Factory0.4 km
  • Butter Clucker0.1 km
  • Lablabi0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

86 nearby
  • Best Western Mornington Hotel0.8 km
  • Corus Hotel Hyde Park0.8 km
  • Duke Of Leinster Hotel1.0 km
  • Hapimag London0.9 km
  • Hilton London Paddington Hotel0.4 km
  • + 81 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Paddington0.4 km
  • London Marylebone0.8 km
  • Kilburn High Road2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
  • Paddington Underground Station0.3 km
  • Paddington Underground Station0.3 km