W2 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area on Edgware Road, 0.3km from Church Street in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W2 1BX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £380k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00023762 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1BX.
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38
£ 42,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W2 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1BX. The average age is 38.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 326,901
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1BX are high at 155 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
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Gateway Academy
Marylebone Boys' School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Adam Health0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Sm Mini Market0.6 km
- Babylon Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Bursra Meats Limited0.2 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
296 nearby- Allsop Arms Public House0.9 km
- Platinum Medical Centre0.8 km
- Bagel Factory0.7 km
- Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.7 km
- Dinings Ltd0.7 km
- + 291 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
66 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.9 km
- Grand Hotel Bellevue0.7 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.6 km
- So Paddington Hotel0.7 km
- The Dolphin Inn0.6 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Grand Union0.4 km
- The Beer House0.7 km
- Crocker'S Folly0.4 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.4 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Ayllu0.5 km
- Mai Sushi0.4 km
- Lablabi0.9 km
- Bagel Factory0.7 km
- Butter Clucker0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.7 km
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- Kilburn High Road2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.5 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W21BX · Data under Open Government Licence