W2 1DG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00023618 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1DG.
234
35
£ 75,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1DG 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
W2 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DG. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1DG are high at 158 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marylebone Boys' School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Hallfield Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Gateway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Budgens Stores0.1 km
- Connaught Wine Cellars0.8 km
- Desai News0.1 km
- Euro Food And Wine0.1 km
- Tech Planet0.9 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
96 nearby- Admiral Hotel0.3 km
- Albro House Hotel0.3 km
- Beverley House Hotel0.3 km
- Classic Hotel0.4 km
- Dolphin Hotel0.3 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
351 nearby- Abasto0.7 km
- Aberdeen Steak House0.1 km
- Al Arez Cafe0.8 km
- Blank Street0.2 km
- Cafe Helen0.9 km
- + 346 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brewdog Paddington0.5 km
- The Stablehand0.4 km
- The Beer House0.1 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.5 km
- Grand Union0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bekhal Company Ltd0.8 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch0.7 km
- Abu Maher0.9 km
- Amorino0.9 km
- Bishops Cut Price0.8 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.1 km
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- Kilburn High Road2.6 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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Postcode Profile: W21DG · Data under Open Government Licence