W9 1EE is a safe, established residential area on Formosa Street, 0.4km from Maida Vale South 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. 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 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00023744 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORMOSA STREET, W9 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORMOSA STREET, W9 1EE.
266
41
£ 82,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1EE 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
W9 1EE is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £450k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1EE. The average age is 40.9. 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
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 472,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1EE is moderate at 52 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 Saviour's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Edward Wilson Primary School
Paddington Academy
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary
Westminster Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- H & S Newsagent0.9 km
- Soloman Supermarket0.6 km
- Champers Wines0.7 km
- Curie Chemist0.6 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.3 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
178 nearby- Murasaki0.4 km
- Yummy Licks0.4 km
- Flamino / Guilty Dog1.0 km
- Mayflower1.0 km
- Pizza Bar Restaurant1.0 km
- + 173 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Yummy Yan1.0 km
- French Tacos Uk0.9 km
- Gusto Pizza0.9 km
- Tokyo Pizza0.4 km
- Wraps & Wings0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.7 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Arada Mini Market1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.1 km
- London Marylebone1.5 km
- Kilburn High Road1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.2 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.2 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W91EE · Data under Open Government Licence