W9 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Gardens, 0.5km from Maida Vale South in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Little Venice ward and the Westminster North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W9 1DS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (45% 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 £700k, down 15.2% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00023751 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON GARDENS, W9 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON GARDENS, W9 1DS.
145
39
£ 82,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W9 1DS 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
W9 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W9 1DS. The average age is 38.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 825,000
5 sales · Mean £ 865,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W9 1DS 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
Edward Wilson Primary School
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Paddington Academy
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary
Marylebone Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- Happy Lamb Hot Pot Bayswater0.9 km
- Kim Klan/Wok N Fire0.8 km
- Three Falcons Hotel And Bar0.6 km
- Flying Coffee Bean0.8 km
- Paddington Cafe0.8 km
- + 178 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Kotta Sushi0.9 km
- Wasabi0.8 km
- Tokyo Pizza0.3 km
- Ayllu0.6 km
- By Chef Jen0.8 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- La Grand Cottage0.7 km
- Portland Express0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Blue Nile Bakery0.7 km
- Elgin Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Colonnade Hotel0.1 km
- Park Grand London Hyde Park1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Crocker'S Folly0.5 km
- The Beer House1.0 km
- Lockhouse Pub1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.0 km
- London Marylebone1.3 km
- Kilburn High Road1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.2 km
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station0.2 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
- Little Venice Waterbus Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W91DS · Data under Open Government Licence