W9 1BL is a mixed residential area on Randolph Avenue, 0.5km from Hamilton Terrace in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W9 1BL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.9M.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00023745 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RANDOLPH AVENUE, W9 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANDOLPH AVENUE, W9 1BL.
281
40
£ 82,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1BL 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 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, W9 1BL 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 1BL. The average age is 40.2. 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
Terraced
£ 1,857,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,857,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1BL is moderate at 63 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
St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Marylebone Boys' School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Ark King Solomon Academy
Edward Wilson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
187 nearby- Kim Klan/Wok N Fire1.0 km
- Murasaki0.7 km
- Yummy Licks0.7 km
- Platinum Medical Centre0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- + 182 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.9 km
- Colonnade Hotel0.4 km
- Point A Hotel London Paddington1.0 km
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Al Wadi1.0 km
- La Grand Cottage0.5 km
- Portland Express0.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.0 km
- Curie Chemist0.2 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.3 km
- The Beer House0.9 km
- Brewdog Paddington0.9 km
- Grand Union0.9 km
- Lockhouse Pub0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.1 km
- Butter Clucker0.8 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.5 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch1.0 km
- Wasabi0.8 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.0 km
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- Kilburn High Road1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.3 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W91BL · Data under Open Government Licence