Formosa Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 2JT is located in the Little Venice electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 2007-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Formosa Street, London, W9 2JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 2JT, W9 2JQ, W9 2JP, W9 2JF, W9 2JG, W9 2PR, W9 2PA, W9 2JN, W9 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W9 2JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 44.1% | 49.2% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 55.9% | 50.8% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 2JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 46.3% | 59.5% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 26.1% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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 | 68.5% | 64.3% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 23.1% | 26.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2JT this area, 5.4% 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 75.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 78% | 75.9% | -2.1% | 33.8% | 42.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.5% | 75.6% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 41.7% 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 | 60.1% | 41.7% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 23.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 11.8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 15% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 13.7% |
| Oceania | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.7% 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 | 58.7% | 41.4% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 29.7% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 11.6% | 0.3% | 11.3% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Formosa Street was 150.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% higher than the Little Venice average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Formosa Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Little Venice and the 244th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
W9 2JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School Shirland Road , Maida Vale W9 2JD | 4out of 4 | 104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Rowington Close , Warwick Estate W2 5TF | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy Amberley Road , Westminster W9 2JY | 4out of 4 | 277 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 384 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 | 355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,028 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 | 2,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 1,231 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 Waterway | PUBLIC HOUSE, 54-56 FORMOSA STREET | 111 yd | |
| The Summerhouse | 60 BLOMFIELD ROAD | 121 yd | |
| The Cafe At Clifton Nurseries | 5A CLIFTON VILLAS | 168 yd | |
| Danielas Lounge | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 49 SHIRLAND ROAD | 185 yd | |
| Paulette | 18 FORMOSA STREET | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 926 yd | |
| Silver Hill | 125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 970 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 1,037 yd | |
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tannourine Restaurant | GROUND FLOOR, 334 HARROW ROAD | 539 yd | |
| Al-Khalil supermarket no1 Ltd | GROUND FLOOR EXCLUDING FRONT RIGHT, 348 HARROW ROAD | 566 yd | |
| By Chef Jen | 53 PORCHESTER ROAD | 604 yd | |
| Sizzling Thai | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 54 PORCHESTER ROAD | 634 yd | |
| Chester's | 50 PORCHESTER ROAD | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basma | 270 HARROW ROAD | 476 yd | |
| Tesco | 21-25 CLIFTON ROAD | 590 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12A SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 646 yd | |
| Tesco | 115-117 MAIDA VALE | 714 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 496 yd | |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 599 yd |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 621 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Little Venice Sports Centre CROMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Westminster Childrens Sports Centre (Closed) Crompton Street | 713 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 748 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.