Widley Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 2LA 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 Widley Road, London, W9 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 2LB, W9 2LE, W9 2NP, W9 2EP, W9 2LF, W9 2LD, W9 2NF, W9 2NR, W9 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W9 2LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 58% | 51.5% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 36.2% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 62.8% | 60.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 27.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 2LA this area, 9.8% 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 72.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 9.8% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 2.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 72.7% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 38.9% |
| Other | 12.8% | 0.5% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 65.2% | 60.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 8.9% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 46.4% | 49.1% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 18.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 15.2% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.7% 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 | 46% | 49.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 23.7% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 11.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 6.3% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Widley Road was 122.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Harrow Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Widley Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Harrow Road and the 195th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Cleveland Mansions Widley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-10-04 | £482,913 |
| Flat 23 Cleveland Mansions Widley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £707,500 | 2023-10-16 | £575,098 |
| Flat 6 Cleveland Mansions Widley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £699,999 | 2023-08-21 | £542,825 |
| Flat 8 Cleveland Mansions Widley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-08-01 | £453,647 |
| Flat 7 Cleveland Mansions Widley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-08-12 | £462,398 |
W9 2LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,283 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 | 153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE School Chippenham Mews , Paddington W9 2AN | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy Amberley Road , Westminster W9 2JY | 4out of 4 | 524 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 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School Shirland Road , Maida Vale W9 2JD | 3out of 4 | 667 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 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 832 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,558 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 | 1,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,781 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 | 1,968 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 | 490 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran 100 Carlton Vale , NW6 5HE | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryfields Tutorial Centre 6 Bravington Road , W9 3AB | - not rated | 831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy'S Cafe | 119 SHIRLAND ROAD | 110 yd | |
| Ucg - Maida Vale | NORTH WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, 129 ELGIN AVENUE | 162 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Childcare Maida Vale | PADDINGTON COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, ESSENDINE ROAD | 180 yd | |
| Noaman'S | 193 SHIRLAND ROAD | 209 yd | |
| St Peter'S Ce Church | ST PETERS C OF E CHURCH, ELGIN AVENUE | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 842 yd | |
| Sporting Club De Londres | 27 Elkstone Road, LONDON | 933 yd | |
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Silver Hill | 125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Fish Bar | 201 Shirland Road, London | 262 yd | |
| SICHUAN GRAND | 23 Malvern Road, London | 341 yd | |
| Big Coffee | 27 Malvern Road, London | 341 yd | |
| 6IX OZ | 5 CHIPPENHAM ROAD | 508 yd | |
| GUSTO PIZZA | 5 CHIPPENHAM ROAD | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 341 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 661 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 729 yd | |
| Basma | 270 HARROW ROAD | 779 yd | |
| Asia food bazar | 544 HARROW ROAD | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 218 yd | |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 306 yd |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 402 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 643 yd | |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 813 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 854 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 870 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.