W9 1AJ 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £782k, up 53.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00023746 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDA VALE, W9 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDA VALE, W9 1AJ.
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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 1AJ 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 1AJ — 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. Property prices are trending up 53.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1AJ. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 800,000
27 sales · Mean £ 823,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1AJ is moderate at 60 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
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Ark King Solomon Academy
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
199 nearby- Murasaki0.8 km
- Yummy Licks0.8 km
- Platinum Medical Centre0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Nep Nep Ltd1.0 km
- + 194 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.8 km
- Colonnade Hotel0.5 km
- Point A Hotel London Paddington0.9 km
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Courtenay Chemist1.0 km
- La Grand Cottage0.4 km
- Portland Express0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Curie Chemist0.1 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.2 km
- The Beer House1.0 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Grand Union0.9 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.1 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 Marylebone1.0 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: W91AJ · Data under Open Government Licence