Elgin Avenue is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 2DA is located in the Maida Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 2HD, W9 2EP, W9 2EG, W9 2BQ, W9 2DB, W9 2BS, W9 2LB, W9 2LA, W9 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W9 2DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 45.6% | 48.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 54.4% | 51.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 2DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 59% | 53.5% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 36.9% | 12.2% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 6.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 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 (90%) 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 | 60.2% | 63.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 26.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around W9 2DA this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 14.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 65.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 16.3% | 2% | -14.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 69.5% | 65.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 8.9% | 3.1% | -5.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 44.9% 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 | 55.6% | 44.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| European Union | 17% | 21.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 15.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.5% 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 | 52.5% | 44.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 11% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 10.5% | 0.1% | 10.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elgin Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Harrow Road average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91C Elgin Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2025-08-29 | £717,568 |
| 91D Elgin Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-01-17 | £549,245 |
| 95D Elgin Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-10-05 | £451,137 |
| 95A Elgin Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £647,000 | 2023-05-24 | £468,860 |
| 93D Elgin Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £757,000 | 2023-01-04 | £535,956 |
W9 2DA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W9 2DA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendine Primary School Essendine Road , W9 2LR | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE School Chippenham Mews , Paddington W9 2AN | 4out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy Amberley Road , Westminster W9 2JY | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School Rowington Close , Warwick Estate W2 5TF | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,577 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 | 1,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,791 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 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Otherwise, City of Westminster Queen's Park Centre , Saltram Crescent W9 3HW | - not rated | 506 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran 100 Carlton Vale , NW6 5HE | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryfields Tutorial Centre 6 Bravington Road , W9 3AB | - not rated | 766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S Ce Church | ST PETERS C OF E CHURCH, ELGIN AVENUE | 106 yd | |
| Billy'S Cafe | 119 SHIRLAND ROAD | 119 yd | |
| Taylorshaw @ Paddington Academy | PADDINGTON ACADEMY, 50 MARYLANDS ROAD | 178 yd | |
| Noaman'S | 193 SHIRLAND ROAD | 204 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Childcare Maida Vale | PADDINGTON COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, ESSENDINE ROAD | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Club De Londres | 27 Elkstone Road, LONDON | 824 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 935 yd | |
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 945 yd | |
| Silver Hill | 125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Fish Bar | 201 Shirland Road, London | 253 yd | |
| SICHUAN GRAND | 23 Malvern Road, London | 346 yd | |
| Big Coffee | 27 Malvern Road, London | 346 yd | |
| 6IX OZ | 5 CHIPPENHAM ROAD | 393 yd | |
| GUSTO PIZZA | 5 CHIPPENHAM ROAD | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 346 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 556 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 637 yd | |
| Basma | 270 HARROW ROAD | 703 yd | |
| Asia food bazar | 544 HARROW ROAD | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 123 yd | |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 352 yd |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 559 yd | |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 926 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 | 36.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 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.