W2 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Harbet Road, 0.2km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Hyde Park ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W2 1AJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% 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 (208 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00190397 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBET ROAD, W2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBET ROAD, W2 1AJ.
331
33
£ 66,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W2 1AJ — age 33, 12% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £162k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1AJ. The average age is 33.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1AJ are high at 208 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
Marylebone Boys' School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Gateway Academy
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
354 nearby- Fresh Choice Catering Ltd0.4 km
- Ask Italian0.6 km
- Bombay Palace0.6 km
- Eat Ltd0.5 km
- Games At The Vic0.4 km
- + 349 more
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Apek Pharmacy0.3 km
- Chilworth Food Store0.8 km
- Crispins0.6 km
- Europa Food Xb0.8 km
- Foodwise Express0.3 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
81 nearby- Adare Hotel0.5 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.5 km
- Athena Hotel0.4 km
- Barry House Hotel0.6 km
- Belmont Hotel0.3 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Falafel & Juice Bar0.4 km
- Ibu Malaysian0.8 km
- Koox0.8 km
- Les Filles Ltd0.9 km
- Wasabi0.5 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Grand Union0.1 km
- Crocker'S Folly0.8 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.1 km
- The Beer House0.5 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.5 km
- London Marylebone0.6 km
- Kilburn High Road2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.1 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W21AJ · Data under Open Government Licence