W9 1BZ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km 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, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00023773 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W9 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W9 1BZ.
150
36
£ 82,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1BZ 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
46% of W9 1BZ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1BZ. The average age is 35.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1BZ is moderate at 62 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
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Ark King Solomon Academy
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Edward Wilson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Murasaki0.8 km
- Yummy Licks0.8 km
- Platinum Medical Centre0.8 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company1.0 km
- + 180 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Danubius Hotel0.8 km
- Colonnade Hotel0.4 km
- Point A Hotel London Paddington1.0 km
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Courtenay Chemist1.0 km
- La Grand Cottage0.4 km
- Portland Express0.1 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Curie Chemist0.2 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.6 km
- + 4 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 Clucker0.8 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.5 km
- Taste Of Lahore - Marble Arch1.0 km
- Wasabi0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.1 km
- London Marylebone1.1 km
- Kilburn High Road1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.4 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W91BZ · Data under Open Government Licence