MERCHANT SQUARE EAST, W2 1AN House Prices & Local Information

W2 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Merchant Square East, 0.2km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Hyde Park ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% 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 (226 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £860k.

Census 2021 statistics for W2 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00190465 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.