W1A 2YD is an active urban area located 0.1km from Cavendish Square in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in W1A 2YD has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1019 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W1A 2YD are sourced from Output Area E00023842 (shared with 419 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W1A 2YD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W1A 2YD.
233
37
£ 88,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W1A 2YD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 76% private renter occupancy, W1A 2YD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 W1A 2YD. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 W1A 2YD are high at 1019 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
The St Marylebone CofE School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
996 nearby- Baxterstorey Catering contractors1.0 km
- PRESOTEA & MINI BANG BANG1.0 km
- Wellbeing Centre at the Portland Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare0.8 km
- Broski Lounge0.9 km
- VENEXINO0.9 km
- + 991 more
Takeaway Shop
109 nearby- Easy Tiger1.0 km
- Caffe Napoli Exytus0.8 km
- Ponchon0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Pret a Manger0.9 km
- + 104 more
Retailers - Other
164 nearby- Raye The Store0.3 km
- Primark Stores0.8 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- Sackville News1.0 km
- Bambusa0.8 km
- + 159 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Cirque Du Soir0.6 km
- Flowerhouse Pub0.7 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.9 km
- Maison Estelle0.8 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- The Prince Akatoki London1.0 km
- London Marriott Hotel Park Lane0.9 km
- Regency Hotel Parkside0.8 km
- Dean St Town House1.0 km
- Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Waitrose Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco Baker St Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Mini H Mart1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone1.4 km
- London Euston1.5 km
- London Charing Cross1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Bond Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W1A2YD · Data under Open Government Licence