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W9 2JH

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Westbourne

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Detailed insights for W9 2JH

Overview

Postcode W9 2JH is located in a major urban area, within the Westbourne ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Maida Vale area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 Warwick Avenue, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Paddington Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Maida Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Maida Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.3%

Approximately 37.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from W9 2JH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Warwick Avenue located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W9 2JH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Warwick Avenue

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Warwick Avenue
0.4 mi

2

Royal Oak

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Royal Oak
0.5 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W9 2JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPaddington Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Paddington Recreation Ground
0.2 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.4 miRembrandt GardensSmallWalking directions to Rembrandt Gardens

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
39,638.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
110.97(+313%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.99(+42%)
Vehicle crime
10.51(+12%)
Other theft
9.85(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(+50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
69
21.04%
Other White
65
19.82%
Bangladeshi
37
11.28%
Arab
25
7.62%
Other
22
6.71%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
52.98%
No qualifications
46
16.14%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
4.91%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
38.73%
Social rents from council
40
28.17%
Owns with a mortgage
23
16.2%
Other social rented
13
9.15%
Owns outright
7
4.93%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Westbourne

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£914
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£495K – £679K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £914 per square foot) in Westbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £5,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£5,100,000£1,504
Flats42£597,500£898

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne.
YearFlats
2016£672,500
2017£631,250
2018£694,053
2019£547,000
2020£536,666
2021£594,320
2022£605,000
2023£562,500
2024£622,500
2025£595,000
2026£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne.
YearFlats
2016£908
2017£907
2018£798
2019£838
2020£858
2021£989
2022£903
2023£894
2024£1,020
2025£994
2026£795
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W9 2JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 202619, Aldsworth Close, London, W9 2RAFlatsLeasehold£605,000
29 May 20253, Aldsworth Close, London, W9 2RAFlatsLeasehold£625,000
27 Nov 2025Third And Fourth Floor Flat, 63, Sutherland Avenue, London, W9 2HFFlatsLeasehold£1,175,000
14 Nov 2025Second Floor Flat, 65, Sutherland Avenue, London, W9 2HFFlatsLeasehold£648,000
31 Oct 202579A, Sutherland Avenue, London, W9 2HGFlatsLeasehold£735,000

Schools

In the W9 2JH postcode area, located within Maida Vale, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W9 2JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryArk Atwood Primary AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Saviour's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W9 2JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBuy Well FoodShirland Road, Westminster, W9 2QHWalking directions to Buy Well Food
0.1 miLatenightHarrow Road, Westminster, W9 2HPWalking directions to Latenight
0.2 miAl KhalilHarrow Road, Westminster, W9 2HPWalking directions to Al Khalil
0.2 miWest 9 Food & WineHarrow Road, Westminster, W9 2HTWalking directions to West 9 Food & Wine
0.2 miCostcutter ExpressHarrow Road, Westminster, W2 5HAWalking directions to Costcutter Express

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 2JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Hug

Westbourne - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Angela Piddock

Westbourne - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

David Boothroyd

Westbourne - 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
WardWestbourneE05013809
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maida ValeE02000965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 006EE01004756
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W9 2JH

Is W9 2JH (Maida Vale) safe?

The area around W9 2JH records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2JH?

The median sale price around W9 2JH in Maida Vale is £600,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W9 2JH?

There are 20 schools close to W9 2JH, including Ark Atwood Primary Academy (Outstanding), St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School (Good) and St Saviour's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W9 2JH?

The closest station to W9 2JH is Warwick Avenue in TfL zone 2, about 538 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around W9 2JH?

W9 2JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,990 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W9 2JH is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Hug (Labour Party), Angela Piddock (Labour Party) and David Boothroyd (Labour Party).