W2 1DH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Edgware Road, 0.2km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00023494 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1DH.
364
32
£ 68,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W2 1DH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1DH. The average age is 32.3. 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
Terraced
£ 1,350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1DH are high at 192 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
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Marylebone Boys' School
Gateway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
410 nearby- Three Falcons Hotel And Bar0.8 km
- Ali Baba Restaurant0.8 km
- Azmar Restaurant0.7 km
- Baskin Robbins0.9 km
- Comfort Inn0.7 km
- + 405 more
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Curie Chemist0.9 km
- Thyme And Tahini0.9 km
- WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.6 km
- Bayley & Sage0.6 km
- Conteh Discount Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 133 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.2 km
- Grand Union0.2 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.9 km
- The Beer House0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
81 nearby- Americana Hotel0.8 km
- Aaraya Hotel London0.5 km
- Abc Hyde Park Hotel0.4 km
- Days Inn Hydepark Hotel0.5 km
- Elysee Hotel1.0 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bekhal Company Ltd0.6 km
- Etnacoffee0.8 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch0.1 km
- Mawlana Restaurant0.2 km
- Paddington Biryani0.6 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.5 km
- London Paddington0.6 km
- London Euston2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.1 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.1 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.1 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.1 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W21DH · Data under Open Government Licence