Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

NEWCASTLE PLACE, W2 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWCASTLE PLACE, W2 1DB.

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Population

556

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W2 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in W2 1DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

home £868,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W2 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Newcastle Place, 0.2km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W2 1DB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £868k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00023762 (shared with 21 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 1DB. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.7%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed40.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 868,000

81 sales · Mean £ 928,933

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

Crime rates near W2 1DB are high at 184 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 behaviour801
Violence and sexual offences678
Other theft315
Theft from the person252
Shoplifting205

school Local Schools

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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.2 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.4 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.4 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.4 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

336 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Citadel Of Erbil0.4 km
  • Creams Marble Arch0.9 km
  • Grosvenor Victoria Casino0.6 km
  • Hampden Gurney C Of E School0.7 km
  • + 331 more
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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Assal Patisserie0.8 km
  • Green Valley0.9 km
  • Marble Arch Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Noor Supermarket0.4 km
  • Al Mustafa0.5 km
  • + 112 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Lablabi0.7 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Hola Guacamole0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.2 km
  • Tankys Burgers Edgware Ltd0.3 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

71 nearby
  • Avon Hotel0.5 km
  • Belvedere Hotel0.5 km
  • Yeotown Sussex Gardens0.4 km
  • The Landmark London Hotel0.6 km
  • The London Continental Hotel0.9 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Lockhouse Pub0.2 km
  • The Sir John Balcombe Pub0.8 km
  • The Stablehand0.9 km
  • Crocker'S Folly0.6 km
  • Grand Union0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Paddington0.6 km
  • London Marylebone0.6 km
  • Kilburn High Road2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.1 km
  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.1 km
  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station0.1 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station0.3 km