Lydford Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 3LX is located in the Harrow 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 Lydford Road, London, W9 3LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 3DY, W9 3LW, W9 3JF, W9 3EX, W9 3LU, W9 3LP, W9 3EY, W9 3ES, W9 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W9 3LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 51.1% | 56.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 28.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.9% | 49.5% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 24.4% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 20.7% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 49.6% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 11% | 2.2% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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 | 9.7% | 2.7% | -7.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 17% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 42.7% | 39.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Arab | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 56.8% | 56.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 12.3% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 7.2% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 56.5% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 35.1% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 25.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.5% | 2.2% | -32.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydford Road was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Harrow Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lydford Road has the lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Harrow Road and the 10th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27A Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-03-07 | £407,362 |
| 47B Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2023-07-20 | £619,383 |
| 52C Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-07-12 | £353,933 |
| 46A Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-07-26 | £564,926 |
| 27 Lydford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £698,000 | 2018-05-31 | £622,694 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Vale Infant School Malvern Place , Kilburn NW6 5PX | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Droop Street , W10 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fernhead Road , W9 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendine Primary School Essendine Road , W9 2LR | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,370 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 | 1,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,051 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 | 2,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School 17 - 23 Third Avenue , W10 4RS | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran 100 Carlton Vale , NW6 5HE | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 912 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 Cedar Cafe | 65 FERNHEAD ROAD | 100 yd | |
| Farruj & Caramel | 73 FERNHEAD ROAD | 124 yd | |
| The Little Coffee Tree | 215 SHIRLAND ROAD | 185 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 120 CHIPPENHAM ROAD | 214 yd | |
| Sarahleen Cafe | 126 CHIPPENHAM ROAD | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 624 yd | |
| Sporting Club De Londres | 27 Elkstone Road, LONDON | 675 yd | |
| Chilled Eskimo | Public House, 48 Southern Row | 898 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 918 yd | |
| The Salusbury | 50-52 Salusbury Road, London | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli express / Napoli Desserts / Napoli Pasta | 69 FERNHEAD ROAD | 110 yd | |
| SICHUAN GRAND | 23 Malvern Road, London | 235 yd | |
| Big Coffee | 27 Malvern Road, London | 235 yd | |
| George Fish Bar | 201 Shirland Road, London | 262 yd | |
| Park Avenue Nyc | 2 FERNHEAD ROAD | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 235 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 359 yd | |
| Asia food bazar | 544 HARROW ROAD | 366 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 418 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 Salusbury Road, London | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 427 yd |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 539 yd | |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Frame (Queens Park) BEETHOVEN STREET | 862 yd | |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 892 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 960 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.