Maida Vale is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 1RN is located in the Abbey Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maida Vale, London, W9 1RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 1RH, W9 1RJ, W9 1RL, W9 1RN, W9 1RQ, NW8 9XX, NW8 9XU, W9 1JU, W9 1QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W9 1RN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 48.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W9 1RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.3% | 55.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 28.7% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 2% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 53.2% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 33.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 7.9% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 17.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 12.8% | 5.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 52.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 15.3% | 3.7% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 43.8% | 39.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 22.2% | 20.1% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 19.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 14.7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 13.1% |
In this area, just 32.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 33.7% | 32.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| European Union | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 42.4% | 31.5% | -10.9% | 5.6% | 25.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 33.1% | 32.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 33.2% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.3% | 12.1% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.7% | 8.5% | -19.2% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 38.5% | 6.5% | 32.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maida Vale was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% lower than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maida Vale has the 17th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Abbey Road and the 46th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Wellesley Court Maida Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-10-22 | £485,536 |
| 147A Wellesley Court Maida Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-04-23 | £252,571 |
| 136 Wellesley Court Maida Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2017-04-12 | £605,097 |
| 135 Wellesley Court Maida Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2014-09-19 | £360,359 |
| 139 Wellesley Court Maida Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2010-03-01 | £352,674 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | 4out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School Kilburn Park Road , Kilburn NW6 5XA | - not rated | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School Shirland Road , Maida Vale W9 2JD | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendine Primary School Essendine Road , W9 2LR | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place , NW8 9XP | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Rd , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| McCaffrey's School 2 Langford Place , St John's Wood NW8 0LL | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elgin | 255 ELGIN AVENUE | 146 yd | |
| The Peppermint | 294 ELGIN AVENUE | 165 yd | |
| So Cafe London | MAIDA VALE STATION, ELGIN AVENUE | 183 yd | |
| Banana Tree | 166-166A RANDOLPH AVENUE | 191 yd | |
| Thai Rice | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 239 ELGIN AVENUE | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 801 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 859 yd | |
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 880 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 903 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotta Sushi | 1 VIOLET HILL | 294 yd | |
| Tokyo Pizza | 47 MAIDA VALE | 675 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 75 Kilburn High Road, London | 891 yd | |
| Sushi Atelier | CONCESSION AT, 13-19 CIRCUS ROAD | 931 yd | |
| Unico Gelato & Caffe | 138 ST JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 115-117 MAIDA VALE | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | 21-25 CLIFTON ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 956 yd | |
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 965 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-14 CIRCUS ROAD | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 410 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 801 yd |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 828 yd |
| Marylebone Cricket Club LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 828 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 277.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 264.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.