W9 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Randolph Avenue, 0.4km 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 1BQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.5M, down 35.1% 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00023769 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RANDOLPH AVENUE, W9 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANDOLPH AVENUE, W9 1BQ.
219
40
£ 82,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1BQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates W9 1BQ — age 40, 49% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 35.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1BQ. The average age is 40.1. 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
£ 1,150,000
19 sales · Mean £ 1,317,128
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1BQ is moderate at 51 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
Gateway Academy
Edward Wilson Primary School
Paddington Academy
Marylebone Boys' School
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
175 nearby- Kim Klan/Wok N Fire1.0 km
- Murasaki0.6 km
- Yummy Licks0.6 km
- Platinum Medical Centre0.9 km
- Tsiakkos & Charcoal1.0 km
- + 170 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Danubius Hotel1.0 km
- Colonnade Hotel0.3 km
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Al Wadi0.9 km
- La Grand Cottage0.5 km
- Portland Express0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Champers Wines1.0 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.4 km
- Lockhouse Pub1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.2 km
- Butter Clucker0.9 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.6 km
- Wasabi1.0 km
- Kotta Sushi0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.1 km
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- Kilburn High Road1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.3 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W91BQ · Data under Open Government Licence