Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

W9 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W9 1AP.

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Population

413

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 82,300 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W9 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

At 71% private renter occupancy, W9 1AP is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

W9 1AP is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Hamilton Terrace in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for W9 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00023765 (shared with 15 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 W9 1AP. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.7%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed22.7%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 11%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

W9 1AP has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 behaviour172
Violence and sexual offences146
Vehicle crime88
Other theft73
Burglary49

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good262 pupils0.0 km
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St Saviour's CofE Primary School

Outstanding190 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Paddington Academy

Outstanding1234 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Catholic School

Outstanding1058 pupils0.8 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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Edward Wilson Primary School

Good324 pupils0.9 km
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Ark Atwood Primary Academy

Outstanding433 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Curie Chemist0.5 km
  • Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.2 km
  • Provenance Village Butcher0.3 km
  • Remedys Pharmacy0.3 km
  • The Winery0.2 km
  • + 75 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Colonnade Hotel0.4 km
  • London Carlton Hotel0.9 km
  • Danubius Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Crocker'S Folly0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

153 nearby
  • Azmar Restaurant0.7 km
  • Comfort Inn0.7 km
  • Itaewon Burger & Chicken0.3 km
  • Jannat Restaurant0.7 km
  • Maguro0.3 km
  • + 148 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco Metro Paddington0.9 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Tokyo Pizza0.2 km
  • Bekhal Company Ltd0.8 km
  • Sushi Atelier1.0 km
  • Kotta Sushi0.6 km
  • Ayllu0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Paddington1.3 km
  • Kilburn High Road1.3 km
  • London Marylebone1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Maida Vale Underground Station0.4 km
  • Maida Vale Underground Station0.4 km
  • Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.5 km
  • Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.5 km