W9 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Gardens, 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (45% 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 £784k, up 153.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00023751 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON GARDENS, W9 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON GARDENS, W9 1AU.
145
39
£ 82,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1AU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W9 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £784k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 153.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1AU. The average age is 38.9. 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
£ 850,000
10 sales · Mean £ 1,208,200
Terraced
£ 524,945
2 sales · Mean £ 524,945
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1AU 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 Joseph's RC Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Edward Wilson Primary School
Marylebone Boys' School
Gateway Academy
Paddington Academy
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
174 nearby- Kim Klan/Wok N Fire0.9 km
- Murasaki0.6 km
- Yummy Licks0.6 km
- Platinum Medical Centre1.0 km
- Tsiakkos & Charcoal0.9 km
- + 169 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Al Wadi0.8 km
- La Grand Cottage0.5 km
- Portland Express0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Champers Wines0.9 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Tokyo Pizza0.2 km
- Butter Clucker0.8 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.6 km
- Wasabi0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.4 km
- The Beer House1.0 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.1 km
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- Kilburn High Road1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.3 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.3 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W91AU · Data under Open Government Licence