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W9 2HD

Elgin Avenue

Harrow Road

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Detailed insights for W9 2HD

Overview

Postcode W9 2HD is located in a major urban area, within the Harrow Road ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Maida Vale area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maida Vale is £82,564 per year. The nearest station is Westbourne Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Paddington Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Maida Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Maida Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Maida Vale is £82,564 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W9 2HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Maida Vale near W9 2HD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W9 2HD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park
0.5 mi

2

Maida Vale

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Maida Vale
0.5 mi

2

Warwick Avenue

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Warwick Avenue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W9 2HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPaddington Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Paddington Recreation Ground
0.4 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.4 miMeanwhile GardensMediumWalking directions to Meanwhile Gardens

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
23,265.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.03(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.35(-43%)
Other theft
10.68(-7%)
Vehicle crime
8.01(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(+29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
89
39.04%
British
60
26.32%
Other
12
5.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
4.39%
African
9
3.95%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
65.82%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.29%
No qualifications
16
8.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.08%
Apprenticeship
6
3.06%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
53.64%
Owns with a mortgage
24
21.82%
Other social rented
13
11.82%
Owns outright
8
7.27%
Social rents from council
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

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 2HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W9 2HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Flat 4, 114, Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2HDFlatsLeasehold£865,000
21 Nov 2025Second And Third Floor Flat, 92, Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2HDOtherLeasehold£510,000
17 Jun 2025Upper Ground Floor Flat, 90, Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2HDFlatsLeasehold£575,000
24 Apr 2025112B, Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2HDFlatsLeasehold£830,000
28 Mar 2025112D, Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2HDFlatsLeasehold£855,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W9 2HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryPaddington AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryEssendine Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W9 2HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miElgin Food and Wine97 Elgin Avenue, London, W9 2DAWalking directions to Elgin Food and Wine
0.2 miAlwadi Market197 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to Alwadi Market
0.2 miNews & Wine199 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to News & Wine
0.2 miam2pmChippenham Road, Westminster, W9 3PGWalking directions to am2pm
0.2 miSainsbury's Local207 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 2HD, 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 ValeE02000965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 006AE01004676
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W9 2HD

Is W9 2HD (Maida Vale) safe?

The area around W9 2HD records about 69 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. 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near W9 2HD?

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

What schools are near W9 2HD?

There are 20 schools close to W9 2HD, including Paddington Academy (Outstanding), Essendine Primary School (Good) and St Peter's CofE School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W9 2HD?

The closest station to W9 2HD is Westbourne Park in TfL zone 2, about 706 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W9 2HD?

W9 2HD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W9 2HD (Maida Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W9 2HD 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).