Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W2 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1DX.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

364

cake
Avg Age

32

payments
Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

work
Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

76% of homes in W2 1DX 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.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W2 1DX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 1DX 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 (197 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

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

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1DX. 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%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near W2 1DX are high at 197 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 behaviour746
Violence and sexual offences627
Other theft405
Theft from the person300
Public order198

school Local Schools

P

Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.2 km
S

Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.2 km
A

Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.4 km
P

St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
P

Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
P

St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.4 km
P

Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.6 km
S

Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • Sm Mini Market0.4 km
  • The Fruit Garden0.7 km
  • + 128 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

403 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.5 km
  • Bright Courtyard0.8 km
  • Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.5 km
  • Chotto Matte Marylebone0.9 km
  • Dinings Ltd0.2 km
  • + 398 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

74 nearby
  • Adare Hotel0.6 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
  • Athena Hotel0.5 km
  • Barry House Hotel0.7 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.5 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Falafel & Juice Bar0.3 km
  • Ibu Malaysian0.9 km
  • Wasabi0.7 km
  • Shawarma And More0.8 km
  • Wok To Walk0.8 km
  • + 24 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Flowerhouse Pub0.9 km
  • The Beer House0.7 km
  • Grand Union0.3 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.6 km
  • The Stablehand0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.4 km
  • London Paddington0.7 km
  • London Euston2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.0 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.0 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.0 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.0 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.0 km