W9 1AB is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Paddington in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00023759 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W9 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W9 1AB.
157
46
£ 82,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1AB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 46, W9 1AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1AB. The average age is 46.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1AB is moderate at 81 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
Marylebone Boys' School
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Edward Wilson Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Westminster Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
121 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Dhigs0.4 km
- Elginmarket0.9 km
- Formosa Flowers & Chocolatier0.3 km
- Local Supermarket0.9 km
- + 116 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Hilton London Paddington Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Villa Hotel1.0 km
- Leisure Inn1.0 km
- Park Grand0.9 km
- Park Grand London Hyde Park0.7 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
278 nearby- Adam & Eve0.5 km
- Akash Rest Limited0.5 km
- Ambar Entertainment Limited0.3 km
- Banana Tree0.9 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.3 km
- + 273 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Grand Union0.8 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.8 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
- Crocker'S Folly0.6 km
- The Beer House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Ayllu0.4 km
- By Chef Jen0.7 km
- Mai Sushi0.6 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.6 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch1.0 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington0.8 km
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- Kilburn High Road1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.1 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.2 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.2 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.2 km
- Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W91AB · Data under Open Government Licence