W2 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Edgware Road, 0.2km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Church Street ward and the Westminster North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W2 1EA offers 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. 84% 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 (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00023572 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1EA.
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 1EA 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 1EA. 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
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 1EA are high at 174 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
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Gateway Academy
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Marylebone Boys' School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
350 nearby- Nambu-Tei0.9 km
- Phoenix Palace Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Vap Lounge By Le-Vap0.8 km
- Platinum Medical Centre0.9 km
- Ali Baba Restaurant0.8 km
- + 345 more
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Curie Chemist0.5 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.8 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.7 km
- Remedys Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
69 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.9 km
- Colonnade Hotel1.0 km
- The Prince Akatoki London1.0 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.8 km
- Aaraya Hotel London0.6 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.6 km
- The Beer House0.7 km
- Grand Union0.3 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.3 km
- The Stablehand0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.8 km
- Shawarma And More0.9 km
- Wok To Walk0.9 km
- Mawlana Restaurant0.5 km
- Paddington Biryani0.8 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.5 km
- London Paddington0.7 km
- Kilburn High Road2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.1 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.1 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.1 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W21EA · Data under Open Government Licence