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About

Maida Vale is a residential ward in northwest Westminster, bordering the City of Westminster's boundary with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area is characterised by wide, tree-lined streets and substantial period properties, including many white stucco-fronted mansion blocks and Victorian terraces. Its housing is primarily composed of private flats and houses, contributing to a settled, local atmosphere.

The area is defined by the Regent's Canal, which runs along its northern edge, providing a tranquil pedestrian and cycling route. Little Venice, a picturesque basin where the canal meets the Paddington Branch, is a focal point with its waterways and surrounding garden squares. Local commerce is centred on Clifton Road and Formosa Street, hosting independent shops, cafes, and restaurants that serve the neighbourhood community.

Area overview

On average Maida Vale has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maida Vale is £79,618 per year. There are 4 schools in Maida Vale: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Maida Vale is home to around 11,660 people, with a population density of about 16,984.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Maida Vale Population
11,660
Population density
16,984.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
37.48(+275%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.62(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.08(+31%)
Vehicle crime
16.21(+73%)
Other theft
11.58(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,442
29.52%
Other White
2,981
25.56%
Arab
1,077
9.24%
Other
759
6.51%
African
499
4.28%
Total population: 11,661

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,789
59.17%
No qualifications
1,192
12.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,056
10.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
7.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
558
5.7%
Total 16+ residents: 9,784

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,995
40.09%
Owns with a mortgage
797
16.02%
Other social rented
712
14.31%
Owns outright
676
13.59%
Social rents from council
630
12.66%
Total households: 4,976

Property prices in Maida Vale

Median price£780,000
Price per sq ft£912
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£545K – £900K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 (about £912 per square foot) in Maida Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,505 up to £5,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Maida Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£4,000,000£1,424
Terraced7£1,325,000£1,239
Flats97£750,000£908

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Maida Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maida Vale.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£685,000£955,000
2017£840,000£1,060,000
2018£760,000£1,060,000
2019£718,000£872,200
2020£707,750£1,025,000
2021£726,000£1,200,000
2022£775,000£1,850,000
2023£756,350£860,000
2024£732,500£1,865,000
2025£792,500£3,250,000
2026£655,000£1,945,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maida Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maida Vale.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,029£806
2017£1,000£1,071
2018£929£752
2019£875£905
2020£937£1,120
2021£911£927
2022£950£1,165
2023£956£944
2024£924£1,077
2025£952£1,414
2026£873£887
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maida Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Maida Vale in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Maida Vale ward.

Local councillors

Geoff Barraclough

Maida Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Iman Less

Maida Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nafsika Butler-Thalassis

Maida Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Maida Vale

Is Maida Vale safe?

Maida Vale records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Maida Vale?

The median sale price in Maida Vale is £780,000 (about £912 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Maida Vale?

Maida Vale has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Maida Vale?

Maida Vale scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Maida Vale sits around rank 15,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Maida Vale?

The average household income in Maida Vale is around £79,618 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Maida Vale?

Maida Vale is represented by 3 elected councillors: Geoff Barraclough (Labour Party), Iman Less (Labour Party) and Nafsika Butler-Thalassis (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Maida Vale

W92LU

Essendine Road

W91EX

Castellain Road

W91NS

Randolph Avenue

W91RY

Lanark Mews

W92BT

Shirland Road

W91NG

Lauderdale Road

W91LH

Grantully Road

W91QS

Maida Vale

W91JJ

Elgin Avenue

W92EN

Shirland Road

W91NQ

Lauderdale Road

NW65UZ

Maple Mews

NW65FZ

Tollgate Gardens

NW65FY

Oxford Road

W91NF

Lauderdale Road

W91JP

Elgin Avenue

W91JW

Ashworth Road

NW65EH

Randolph Gardens

NW65LD

Kilburn Park Road

NW65EL

Randolph Gardens

NW65EU

Carlton Vale

W92LL

Delaware Road

W91JU

Elgin Avenue

W91NW

Randolph Avenue

W92BS

Lanhill Road

W91UT

Maida Vale

W91HZ

Elgin Avenue

W92DB

Elgin Avenue

W91LJ

Grantully Road

W91LG

Morshead Road

W91LU

Lauderdale Parade

W91NR

Randolph Avenue

W91EA

Lanark Road

NW65FE

Godson Yard

W92NB

Wymering Road

NW65EX

Carlton Vale

W91UR

Maida Vale

W91QU

Maida Vale

W91HA

Castellain Road

W91HD

Castellain Road

W91JH

Morshead Road

W92LJ

Delaware Road

W91DQ

Lanark Road

NW65LG

Kilburn Park Road

NW65SE

Kilburn High Road

W92ND

Wymering Road

W91NE

Lauderdale Road

W91LZ

Lauderdale Road

NW65SD

Kilburn High Road

W91QG

Maida Vale

W91DL

Randolph Avenue

NW65LB

Kilburn Park Road

NW65ED

Andover Place

W92BP

Lanhill Road

W92LD

Widley Road

W92EU

Shirland Road

W91LX

Lauderdale Road

NW65LE

Kilburn Park Road

W91JZ

Elgin Mews South

W91DJ

Randolph Avenue

W92NP

Elgin Avenue

W92NG

Wymering Road

NW65HR

Randolph Gardens

W91JA

Biddulph Road

W91LR

Morshead Road

W92LE

Widley Road

W92AA

Chippenham Road

W91JD

Elgin Avenue

W92EX

Shirland Road

W91JS

Elgin Avenue

W91QH

Maida Vale

W91EU

Castellain Road

W91PE

Randolph Avenue

W91LN

Grantully Road

W92NF

Wymering Road

W92BY

Byron Mews

W92LY

Essendine Road

W92LX

Essendine Road

NW65FX

Maida Vale

W91HU

Elgin Avenue

W91JY

Ashworth Road

W92DD

Grittleton Road

W92ED

Lanhill Road

W91QX

Maida Vale

W92AB

Chippenham Road

W91PF

Randolph Avenue

W92LR

Essendine Road

NW65FU

Tollgate Gardens

NW65ES

Carlton Vale

W92NT

Elgin Avenue

W91DN

Randolph Avenue

NW65EP

Carlton Vale

W91BF

Lanark Road

W91LY

Lauderdale Road

W91LE

Morshead Road

W92LZ

Essendine Road

W92EW

Shirland Road

W91QQ

Maida Vale

W91NL

Carlton Vale

W92EJ

Shirland Road