Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGWARE ROAD, W2 1DS.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W2 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, W2 1DS is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

W2 1DS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Edgware Road, 0.1km from Lisson Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W2 1DS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W2 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00023494 (shared with 34 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 1DS. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed25.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1DS are high at 199 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 behaviour724
Violence and sexual offences631
Other theft385
Theft from the person315
Public order201

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils0.3 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.3 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.5 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.6 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • Sm Mini Market0.4 km
  • The Fruit Garden0.8 km
  • + 131 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

405 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.6 km
  • Bright Courtyard0.8 km
  • Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.6 km
  • Chotto Matte Marylebone0.9 km
  • Dinings Ltd0.3 km
  • + 400 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

74 nearby
  • Adare Hotel0.6 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.6 km
  • Athena Hotel0.4 km
  • Barry House Hotel0.6 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.4 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Falafel & Juice Bar0.3 km
  • Ibu Malaysian0.8 km
  • Koox1.0 km
  • Wasabi0.6 km
  • Shawarma And More0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Flowerhouse Pub1.0 km
  • The Beer House0.7 km
  • Grand Union0.2 km
  • The Stablehand0.8 km
  • Lockhouse Pub0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Marylebone0.5 km
  • London Paddington0.6 km
  • South Hampstead2.6 km

Bus Stops

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