W2 1DP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Hyde Park ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00190397 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1DP.
331
33
£ 66,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W2 1DP — age 33, 12% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DP. 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
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 1DP are high at 190 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
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Gateway Academy
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Sm Mini Market0.6 km
- The Fruit Garden1.0 km
- Babylon Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Bursra Meats Limited0.2 km
- + 112 more
Restaurant, Cafe
325 nearby- Bagel Factory0.8 km
- Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.8 km
- Dinings Ltd0.5 km
- Java U Caf?0.3 km
- Lahore0.6 km
- + 320 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
83 nearby- Grand Hotel Bellevue0.4 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.4 km
- So Paddington Hotel0.4 km
- The Dolphin Inn0.3 km
- Parkwood Hotel0.9 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Grand Union0.2 km
- The Beer House0.5 km
- Crocker'S Folly0.7 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.1 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Ayllu0.5 km
- Mai Sushi0.2 km
- Bagel Factory0.5 km
- Butter Clucker0.2 km
- Lablabi0.7 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.5 km
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- Kilburn High Road2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W21DP · Data under Open Government Licence