W9 1AY is a mixed residential area on Clarendon Gardens, 0.5km from Paddington in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £2.0M, down 65.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00023747 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON GARDENS, W9 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON GARDENS, W9 1AY.
259
44
£ 82,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W9 1AY — age 44, 43% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 65.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1AY. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 837,500
8 sales · Mean £ 1,109,375
Terraced
£ 4,177,500
3 sales · Mean £ 4,226,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1AY is moderate at 64 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
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Marylebone Boys' School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Gateway Academy
Edward Wilson Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
211 nearby- Happy Lamb Hot Pot Bayswater1.0 km
- Kim Klan/Wok N Fire0.9 km
- Murasaki0.7 km
- Yummy Licks0.7 km
- Platinum Medical Centre1.0 km
- + 206 more
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Al Wadi0.9 km
- Porchester Sweet Shop1.0 km
- La Grand Cottage0.6 km
- Portland Express0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Tokyo Pizza0.2 km
- Butter Clucker0.7 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.5 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch1.0 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.3 km
- Point A Hotel London Paddington0.9 km
- St George Hotel1.0 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel1.0 km
- The Dolphin Inn1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.4 km
- The Beer House0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Grand Union0.9 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.0 km
- London Marylebone1.2 km
- Kilburn High Road1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.2 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.3 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W91AY · Data under Open Government Licence