W2 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hyde Park ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (224 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00190397 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1BQ.
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33
£ 66,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W2 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W2 1BQ are high at 224 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
Marylebone Boys' School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Gateway Academy
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Curie Chemist0.7 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.9 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.9 km
- Remedys Pharmacy0.9 km
- The Winery0.9 km
- + 109 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.8 km
- The Stablehand0.6 km
- The Beer House0.4 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.1 km
- The Sir John Balcombe Pub1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
315 nearby- Azmar Restaurant0.5 km
- Comfort Inn0.5 km
- Itaewon Burger & Chicken0.8 km
- Jannat Restaurant0.5 km
- Maguro0.8 km
- + 310 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.9 km
- Boxcar Baker & Deli0.8 km
- Bagel Factory0.4 km
- Butter Clucker0.1 km
- Lablabi0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
86 nearby- Best Western Mornington Hotel0.8 km
- Corus Hotel Hyde Park0.8 km
- Duke Of Leinster Hotel1.0 km
- Hapimag London0.9 km
- Hilton London Paddington Hotel0.4 km
- + 81 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.4 km
- London Marylebone0.8 km
- Kilburn High Road2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.3 km
- Paddington Underground Station0.3 km
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