Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

PRAED STREET, W2 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRAED STREET, W2 1AL.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 66,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W2 1AL 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in W2 1AL 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. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.

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

W2 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Praed Street, 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 1AL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (208 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £727k, down 4.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00175187 (shared with 29 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 1AL. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.3%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed19.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 675,000

7 sales · Mean £ 905,142

Detached

£ 1,350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,350,000

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

Crime rates near W2 1AL 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.

Anti-social behaviour694
Violence and sexual offences658
Other theft441
Theft from the person369
Public order195

school Local Schools

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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.4 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.5 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.5 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.6 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

127 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Sm Mini Market0.5 km
  • The Fruit Garden0.9 km
  • Babylon Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • + 122 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

375 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.7 km
  • Bright Courtyard1.0 km
  • Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.7 km
  • Dinings Ltd0.4 km
  • Heavenly Desserts Marylbone0.9 km
  • + 370 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

83 nearby
  • Grand Hotel Bellevue0.4 km
  • Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.4 km
  • So Paddington Hotel0.4 km
  • The Dolphin Inn0.3 km
  • Parkwood Hotel0.8 km
  • + 78 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Grand Union0.1 km
  • The Beer House0.6 km
  • Brewdog Paddington0.1 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.8 km
  • The Stablehand0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Ayllu0.6 km
  • Mai Sushi0.3 km
  • Bagel Factory0.5 km
  • Butter Clucker0.3 km
  • Lablabi0.5 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Paddington0.5 km
  • London Marylebone0.6 km
  • Kilburn High Road2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.2 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 Station0.2 km