W2 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Edgware Road, 0.3km from Church Street in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W2 1BS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00023757 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1BS.
131
52
£ 42,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in W2 1BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1BS. The average age is 52.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W2 1BS is above average at 128 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
Gateway Academy
Ark King Solomon Academy
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Marylebone Boys' School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Adam Health0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Sm Mini Market0.7 km
- Babylon Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Bursra Meats Limited0.3 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
279 nearby- Allsop Arms Public House1.0 km
- Platinum Medical Centre0.8 km
- Bagel Factory0.8 km
- Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.8 km
- Dinings Ltd0.7 km
- + 274 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
64 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.9 km
- Grand Hotel Bellevue0.7 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel0.7 km
- So Paddington Hotel0.7 km
- The Dolphin Inn0.7 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Grand Union0.5 km
- The Beer House0.7 km
- Crocker'S Folly0.4 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.5 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Ayllu0.5 km
- Mai Sushi0.4 km
- Lablabi1.0 km
- Bagel Factory0.8 km
- Butter Clucker0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.7 km
- London Paddington0.7 km
- Kilburn High Road2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.3 km
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