Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

ROBERT CLOSE, W9 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERT CLOSE, W9 1BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

281

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 82,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W9 1BY 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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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W9 1BY 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 14.6% year-on-year.

home £2,225,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W9 1BY is a mixed residential area on Robert Close, 0.5km from Hamilton Terrace in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W9 1BY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £2.2M, down 14.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W9 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00023745 (shared with 11 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 1BY. 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

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 2,050,000

5 sales · Mean £ 2,102,000

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

Crime around W9 1BY 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.

Anti-social behaviour315
Violence and sexual offences209
Other theft91
Vehicle crime82
Shoplifting64

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good262 pupils0.4 km
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Gateway Academy

Good618 pupils0.5 km
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Marylebone Boys' School

Good713 pupils0.6 km
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St Saviour's CofE Primary School

Outstanding190 pupils0.7 km
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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 km
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Ark King Solomon Academy

Outstanding1309 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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Edward Wilson Primary School

Good324 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

215 nearby
  • Murasaki0.8 km
  • Yummy Licks0.8 km
  • Platinum Medical Centre0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Nep Nep Ltd1.0 km
  • + 210 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Danubius Hotel0.9 km
  • Colonnade Hotel0.4 km
  • Point A Hotel London Paddington0.9 km
  • St George Hotel1.0 km
  • Mercure London Paddington Hotel1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • La Grand Cottage0.5 km
  • Portland Express0.1 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.1 km
  • Curie Chemist0.1 km
  • Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.1 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro Paddington0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Tokyo Pizza0.2 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