W2 1DU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 Marylebone ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Within the W2 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. 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 (205 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W2 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00023494 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W2 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W2 1DU.
364
32
£ 68,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W2 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 76% private renter occupancy, W2 1DU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W2 1DU. 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
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 1DU are high at 205 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
Ark King Solomon Academy
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Marylebone Boys' School
Gateway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
75 nearby- Parkwood Hotel0.8 km
- The Prince Akatoki London0.7 km
- Dorset Square Hotel0.7 km
- Hyde Park Rooms Hotel0.5 km
- Prince William Hotel Only0.9 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
401 nearby- Coffee By The Real Eating Co0.9 km
- Home House0.9 km
- Itsu1.0 km
- Duke Of York Public House0.4 km
- Al-Dar Restaurant0.6 km
- + 396 more
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Almansoori Cafe0.2 km
- Gopuff0.3 km
- Berkeley Court Pharmacy0.8 km
- Emporium Treatment Clinic0.4 km
- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- + 130 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Shawarma And More0.8 km
- Wok To Walk0.8 km
- Bagel Factory0.6 km
- Butter Clucker0.4 km
- Tokyo Pizza1.0 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Beer House0.7 km
- Crocker'S Folly0.8 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.2 km
- Grand Union0.2 km
- The Stablehand0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Marylebone0.5 km
- London Paddington0.6 km
- South Hampstead2.5 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
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Postcode Profile: W21DU · Data under Open Government Licence