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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£776,000
Price per sq ft£913
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£542K – £900K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £776,000 (about £913 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
Flats94£735,000£911

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