W9 1DF is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00023765 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W9 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W9 1DF.
413
42
£ 82,300 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1DF 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
At 71% private renter occupancy, W9 1DF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1DF. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W9 1DF has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
Paddington Academy
St George's Catholic School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Edward Wilson Primary School
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Gateway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- Murasaki0.5 km
- Yummy Licks0.5 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.9 km
- Maido Sushi1.0 km
- The Butterworth Centre0.8 km
- + 140 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Kotta Sushi0.6 km
- Tokyo Pizza0.3 km
- Sushi Atelier1.0 km
- Bekhal Company Ltd0.8 km
- Ayllu0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Melissa Foodstore0.7 km
- Al Wadi1.0 km
- Champers Wines1.0 km
- Curie Chemist0.5 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.3 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.4 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.9 km
- Danubius Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco Metro Paddington0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kilburn High Road1.3 km
- London Paddington1.3 km
- London Marylebone1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Maida Vale Underground Station0.3 km
- Maida Vale Underground Station0.4 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.5 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W91DF · Data under Open Government Licence