W9 1AF is a mixed residential area on Maida Vale, 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00023746 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDA VALE, W9 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDA VALE, W9 1AF.
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37
£ 82,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1AF 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
Cultural diversity defines W9 1AF — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1AF. The average age is 37.3. 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
Flat
£ 910,000
5 sales · Mean £ 959,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1AF is moderate at 72 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
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Ark King Solomon Academy
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.8 km
- Point A Hotel London Paddington0.9 km
- St George Hotel1.0 km
- Colonnade Hotel0.5 km
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
215 nearby- Platinum Medical Centre0.8 km
- The Butterworth Centre1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Nep Nep Ltd1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 210 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Kotta Sushi0.9 km
- Wasabi0.8 km
- Tokyo Pizza0.2 km
- Ayllu0.6 km
- Mai Sushi0.7 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Almansoori Cafe1.0 km
- La Grand Cottage0.4 km
- Portland Express0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Supersave1.0 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.2 km
- Grand Union0.9 km
- The Beer House0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.0 km
- London Marylebone1.0 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: W91AF · Data under Open Government Licence