W9 1DQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Maida Vale in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Maida Vale ward and the Westminster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W9 1DQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for W9 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00023792 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W9 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W9 1DQ.
466
35
£ 67,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1DQ 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
W9 1DQ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1DQ. The average age is 35.3. 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)
W9 1DQ has low crime rates — 47 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 George's Catholic School
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Essendine Primary School
Granville Plus Nursery School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Abbey Wines0.8 km
- H & S Newsagent0.8 km
- Planetis Natural Health & Nutrition0.9 km
- Provenance Village Butcher0.9 km
- Remedys Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- St Mary's Church1.0 km
- Murasaki0.5 km
- Yummy Licks0.5 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.9 km
- Itaewon Burger & Chicken0.9 km
- + 103 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.9 km
- London Marriott Maida Vale0.4 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.8 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.6 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Arada Mini Market0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Tokyo Pizza0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Shah's Halal Food0.7 km
- Mr Lee Chinese Food Take Away0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bokor0.7 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.5 km
- Lillie Langtry0.9 km
- The Old Bell0.6 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kilburn High Road0.7 km
- South Hampstead1.2 km
- Queens Park London1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Maida Vale Underground Station0.3 km
- Maida Vale Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W91DQ · Data under Open Government Licence