Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

MAIDA VALE, W9 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDA VALE, W9 1AF.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 82,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British53.4%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed20.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour354
Violence and sexual offences223
Other theft97
Vehicle crime85
Shoplifting65

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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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 Saviour's CofE Primary School

Outstanding190 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Kotta Sushi0.9 km
  • Wasabi0.8 km
  • Tokyo Pizza0.2 km
  • Ayllu0.6 km
  • Mai Sushi0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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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
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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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