Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1DW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

364

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W2 1DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

76% of homes in W2 1DW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W2 1DW 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.

For renters and young professionals, W2 1DW offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W2 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00023494 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1DW. 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

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed25.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W2 1DW are high at 195 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.

Anti-social behaviour714
Violence and sexual offences632
Other theft387
Theft from the person317
Public order200

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.3 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.3 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.4 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.5 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.6 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Curie Chemist0.8 km
  • Thyme And Tahini0.8 km
  • WESTBURY FOOD & WINE0.5 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • + 131 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Crocker'S Folly0.9 km
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.9 km
  • The Beer House0.7 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.2 km
  • The Stablehand0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

404 nearby
  • Ali Baba Restaurant0.8 km
  • Azmar Restaurant0.6 km
  • Baskin Robbins0.9 km
  • Comfort Inn0.6 km
  • Jannat Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 399 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

79 nearby
  • Parkwood Hotel0.7 km
  • The Prince Akatoki London0.7 km
  • Dorset Square Hotel0.7 km
  • London Marriott Hotel Park Lane1.0 km
  • Hyde Park Rooms Hotel0.5 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Shawarma And More0.8 km
  • Wok To Walk0.8 km
  • Bagel Factory0.6 km
  • Butter Clucker0.5 km
  • Bekhal Company Ltd0.5 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.5 km
  • London Paddington0.6 km
  • London Euston2.6 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