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W9 2AL

Hermes Close

Harrow Road

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Detailed insights for W9 2AL

Overview

Postcode W9 2AL is located in a major urban area, within the Harrow Road ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Maida Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maida Hill is £55,466 per year. The nearest station is Westbourne Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Maida Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Maida Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.3%

Approximately 58.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Maida Hill is £55,466 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from W9 2AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Maida Hill near W9 2AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Westbourne Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W9 2AL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park
0.6 mi

2

Royal Oak

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Royal Oak
0.6 mi

2

Warwick Avenue

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Warwick Avenue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W9 2AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.3 miMeanwhile GardensMediumWalking directions to Meanwhile Gardens
0.5 miTavistock Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Road Gardens

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
22,649.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
181.55(+1717%)
Violence and sexual offences
60.8(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.52(+122%)
Robbery
18.71(+426%)
Public order
15.73(+133%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
58
21.97%
Arab
46
17.42%
Other White
37
14.02%
Bangladeshi
27
10.23%
Other
23
8.71%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
34.82%
No qualifications
59
26.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
46.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
27.83%
Social rents from council
13
11.3%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.22%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Harrow Road

Median price£574,500
Price per sq ft£841
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£447K – £794K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £574,500 (about £841 per square foot) in Harrow Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harrow Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£1,150,000£893
Flats62£546,500£814

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harrow Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harrow Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£551,500£1,312,500
2017£571,000£760,000
2018£540,975£815,000
2019£490,000£1,152,500
2020£565,000£1,296,125
2021£517,500£1,200,000
2022£535,000£800,000
2023£550,000£1,225,000
2024£568,000£810,000
2025£575,000£1,320,000
2026£499,999
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harrow Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harrow Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£916£984
2017£865£760
2018£859£880
2019£850£799
2020£829£845
2021£843£749
2022£853£789
2023£869£853
2024£892£809
2025£848£874
2026£822
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harrow Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harrow Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W9 2AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W9 2AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, 13, Chippenham Road, London, W9 2AHFlatsLeasehold£368,000
20 Feb 202644A, Goldney Road, London, W9 2AUFlatsLeasehold£700,000
21 Aug 2025Flat 203, 2, Dixon Butler Mews, London, W9 2BUFlatsLeasehold£580,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 5, 376, Harrow Road, London, W9 2HUFlatsLeasehold£638,333
07 Nov 2025Flat 1, 376, Harrow Road, London, W9 2HUFlatsLeasehold£638,333

Schools

In the W9 2AL postcode area, located within Maida Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W9 2AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryPaddington AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W9 2AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W9 2AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSupermercado PortugalHarrow Road, Westminster, W9 2HUWalking directions to Supermercado Portugal
0.1 miMoor Quality Good Centre362 Harrow Road, London, W9 2HUWalking directions to Moor Quality Good Centre
0.1 miSainsbury's Local478 Harrow Road, London, W9 3RUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miWest 9 Food & WineHarrow Road, Westminster, W9 2HTWalking directions to West 9 Food & Wine
0.2 miZagros Food Centre480-482 Harrow Road, London, W9 3QAWalking directions to Zagros Food Centre

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W9 2AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Concia Albert

Harrow Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Regan Hook

Harrow Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rhys Thomas

Harrow Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Georgia Gould

Queen's Park and Maida Vale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyQueen's Park and Maida ValeE14001435
WardHarrow RoadE05013795
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maida HillE02000964
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 005BE01004675
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about W9 2AL

Is W9 2AL (Maida Hill) safe?

The area around W9 2AL records about 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W9 2AL?

The median sale price around W9 2AL in Maida Hill is £574,500 (about £841 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W9 2AL?

There are 20 schools close to W9 2AL, including St Peter's CofE School (Outstanding), Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School (Good) and Paddington Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W9 2AL?

The closest station to W9 2AL is Westbourne Park in TfL zone 2, about 386 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W9 2AL?

W9 2AL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,318 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W9 2AL (Maida Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W9 2AL is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Concia Albert (Labour Party), Regan Hook (Labour Party) and Rhys Thomas (Labour Party).