W2 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Church Street in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Church Street ward and the Westminster North constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00023572 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1DR.
315
34
£ 42,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W2 1DR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% 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 1DR. The average age is 33.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W2 1DR is above average at 132 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
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Marylebone Boys' School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
303 nearby- Jova London1.0 km
- Allsop Arms Public House0.9 km
- Ikkan Sushi1.0 km
- Phoenix Palace Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Vap Lounge By Le-Vap0.9 km
- + 298 more
Retailers - Other
112 nearby- Adam Health0.8 km
- Curie Chemist0.4 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.6 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.6 km
- Remedys Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 107 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
64 nearby- Montagu Place Hotel1.0 km
- Colonnade Hotel0.9 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.9 km
- Aaraya Hotel London0.8 km
- Abc Hyde Park Hotel0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.4 km
- The Beer House0.7 km
- Grand Union0.4 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.3 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Metro1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.6 km
- Mawlana Restaurant0.7 km
- Paddington Biryani0.9 km
- Falafel & Juice Bar0.7 km
- Wasabi0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.6 km
- London Paddington0.7 km
- Kilburn High Road2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.4 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W21DR · Data under Open Government Licence