W2 1BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Paddington in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W2 1BY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00023764 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1BY.
505
37
£ 42,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W2 1BY has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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 1BY. The average age is 36.7. 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 1BY are high at 174 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
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Gateway Academy
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
120 nearby- Adam Health0.9 km
- Curie Chemist0.4 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.6 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.6 km
- Remedys Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
79 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.8 km
- The Landmark London Hotel0.9 km
- Avon Hotel0.5 km
- Belvedere Hotel0.5 km
- Yeotown Sussex Gardens0.5 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.6 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub1.0 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.3 km
- The Stablehand0.8 km
- Grand Union0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
303 nearby- Azmar Restaurant0.3 km
- Comfort Inn0.3 km
- Itaewon Burger & Chicken0.6 km
- Jannat Restaurant0.3 km
- Maguro0.6 km
- + 298 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.7 km
- Grab Burger1.0 km
- Sizzling Thai1.0 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.9 km
- Boxcar Baker & Deli1.0 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.5 km
- London Marylebone0.8 km
- Kilburn High Road2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.3 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W21BY · Data under Open Government Licence