W9 1BW is a mixed residential area on Browning Close, 0.5km 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 young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £2.0M, down 2.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00023745 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROWNING CLOSE, W9 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNING CLOSE, W9 1BW.
281
40
£ 82,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1BW 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.
Area Character
W9 1BW is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1BW. The average age is 40.2. 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
Terraced
£ 2,037,500
6 sales · Mean £ 2,082,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1BW is moderate at 65 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
Gateway Academy
Marylebone Boys' School
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Ark King Solomon Academy
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Edward Wilson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
204 nearby- Murasaki0.8 km
- Yummy Licks0.8 km
- Platinum Medical Centre0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 199 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.9 km
- Colonnade Hotel0.4 km
- Point A Hotel London Paddington0.9 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel1.0 km
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Al Wadi1.0 km
- La Grand Cottage0.5 km
- Portland Express0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Curie Chemist0.2 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.3 km
- The Beer House0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Grand Union0.9 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.1 km
- Butter Clucker0.7 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.4 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch0.9 km
- Wasabi0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.0 km
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- Kilburn High Road1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.4 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W91BW · Data under Open Government Licence