W11 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area on Tavistock Crescent, 0.5km from Westbourne Grove in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Westbourne ward and the Westminster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W11 1AY is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £470k, down 4.6% year-on-year. 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 W11 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00024072 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAVISTOCK CRESCENT, W11 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK CRESCENT, W11 1AY.
378
38
£ 45,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, W11 1AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W11 1AY. The average age is 37.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 499,995
7 sales · Mean £ 466,485
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W11 1AY are high at 141 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Golborne Children's Centre
Maxilla Nursery School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Bevington Primary School
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Al Sultan0.9 km
- Andrews Garage0.9 km
- Cash & Carry0.5 km
- Chinese Tea Company0.4 km
- D J News0.8 km
- + 138 more
Restaurant, Cafe
253 nearby- Flamino / Guilty Dog0.9 km
- Mayflower0.9 km
- Pizza Bar Restaurant0.9 km
- Farruj & Caramel0.9 km
- Mourjan Lebanese Restaurant0.9 km
- + 248 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Yummy Yan0.9 km
- Soul Food Stop0.9 km
- Star Pizza0.8 km
- Big Coffee0.9 km
- Sizzling Thai1.0 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Arada Mini Market0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Eagle0.8 km
- The Hayden Pub & Rooms1.0 km
- Earl of Lonsdale0.8 km
- Larry King Limted0.8 km
- Duke of Wellington PH0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Portobello Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Park London1.5 km
- Kensal Green1.9 km
- London Paddington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W111AY · Data under Open Government Licence