Grand Union Close is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 2BD is located in the Westbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grand Union Close, London, W9 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 2BA, W9 2BN, W9 2BU, W9 2BE, W9 3NX, W9 3NW, W9 3RB, W9 2BJ, W9 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W9 2BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 52.9% | 54.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 24.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 42.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 34% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 16.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 47.3% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 43.1% | 36.6% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Arab | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 60.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 60.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 60.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 23.3% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.7% | 3.4% | -27.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 23.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grand Union Close was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Harrow Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grand Union Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Harrow Road and the 116th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat G 2 Grand Union Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-09-15 | £471,266 |
| Flat F 1 Grand Union Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-08-20 | £584,051 |
| Flat E 1 Grand Union Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-04-30 | £431,093 |
| Flat D 2 Grand Union Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2015-01-30 | £516,560 |
| Flat G 2 Grand Union Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2014-10-13 | £482,348 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 462 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 | 612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE School Chippenham Mews , Paddington W9 2AN | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Appleford Road , North Kensington W10 5EF | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation 12 Telford Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 5SH | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School 17 - 23 Third Avenue , W10 4RS | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali'S Cafe Ltd | GROUND FLOOR, WESTBOURNE PARK GARAGE, GREAT WESTERN ROAD | 67 yd | |
| The Union Tavern | 45 WOODFIELD ROAD | 78 yd | |
| Athlone House Nursing Home | ATHLONE HOUSE NURSING HOME, 7A WOODFIELD ROAD | 82 yd | |
| Angies Ii Free House | ANGIES FREE HOUSE, 33-35 WOODFIELD PLACE | 139 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 341A HARROW ROAD | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Club De Londres | 27 Elkstone Road, LONDON | 193 yd | |
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 476 yd | |
| Silver Hill | 125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 519 yd | |
| The Pelican | Public House, 45 All Saints Road | 578 yd | |
| Bertie Blossoms | 323 Portobello Road, LONDON | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bica | Westbourne Park Station, Great Western Road | 186 yd | |
| French Tacos Uk | 414 HARROW ROAD | 266 yd | |
| Park Avenue Nyc | 2 FERNHEAD ROAD | 276 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings | 3 CHIPPENHAM ROAD | 277 yd | |
| Kaiserali fluffy pancake | 3 CHIPPENHAM ROAD | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 197 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 330 yd | |
| Asia food bazar | 544 HARROW ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Basma | 270 HARROW ROAD | 704 yd | |
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 590 yd | |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 601 yd | |
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 681 yd | |
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 839 yd |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 1,045 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.