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W9 2JS

Formosa Street

Little Venice

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Overview

Postcode W9 2JS is located in a major urban area, within the Little Venice ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Little Venice area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Venice is £84,107 per year. The nearest station is Warwick Avenue, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Little Venice has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Little Venice has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.2%

Approximately 24.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Little Venice is £84,107 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from W9 2JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Venice near W9 2JS 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 Warwick Avenue located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W9 2JS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

Maida Vale

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Maida Vale

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W9 2JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.5 miSt Mary's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Churchyard
0.3 miRembrandt GardensSmallWalking directions to Rembrandt Gardens

Area Profile

Population
128
Population density
24,150.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.11(-44%)
Vehicle crime
9.71(+4%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.19(-77%)
Other theft
4.32(-62%)
Burglary
3.96(-28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
46
36.22%
Other White
43
33.86%
Other Asian
10
7.87%
Irish
7
5.51%
Caribbean
4
3.15%
Total population: 127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
75.89%
No qualifications
6
5.36%
Other
6
5.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
4.46%
Level 3 (A level)
5
4.46%
Total 16+ residents: 112

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
26
39.39%
Other social rented
15
22.73%
Owns outright
13
19.7%
Owns with a mortgage
11
16.67%
Social rents from council
1
1.52%
Total households: 66

Property prices in Little Venice

Median price£950,000
Price per sq ft£1,156
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£708K – £1.6M

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £950,000 (about £1,156 per square foot) in Little Venice area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £4,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Venice over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£4,650,000£1,649
Detached1£2,450,000£1,110
Terraced5£1,830,000£1,177
Flats82£890,000£1,154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Venice

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Venice.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£919,000£1,900,000
2017£790,000£8,650,000£3,500,000
2018£950,000£5,250,000£2,546,000
2019£890,000£4,750,000£1,700,000
2020£995,000£3,700,000£2,275,000
2021£1,111,800£10,625,000£3,675,000
2022£954,500£8,000,000£1,830,000
2023£1,250,000£8,575,000£2,720,000
2024£870,000£9,421,000£4,177,500
2025£850,000£6,475,000£1,500,000
2026£890,000£4,650,000£1,830,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Venice.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Venice.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,216£1,262
2017£1,082£1,360
2018£1,086£1,425
2019£976£1,206
2020£1,315£1,189
2021£1,533£1,484
2022£1,402£1,252
2023£1,266£1,366
2024£1,165£1,385
2025£1,127£1,177
2026£1,071£1,189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Venice.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little Venice in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W9 2JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 2025Flat A, 18, Bristol Gardens, London, W9 2JQFlatsLeasehold£740,100
01 Aug 2025Flat 3, 44, Formosa Street, London, W9 2JPFlatsLeasehold£486,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 3, 44, Formosa Street, London, W9 2JPFlatsLeasehold£500,000
05 Mar 2025Flat 1, 44, Formosa Street, London, W9 2JPFlatsLeasehold£600,000
17 Apr 20259, Bristol Mews, London, W9 2JFTerracedFreehold£1,675,000

Schools

In the W9 2JS postcode area, located within Little Venice, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W9 2JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Saviour's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEdward Wilson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W9 2JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBuy Well FoodShirland Road, Westminster, W9 2QHWalking directions to Buy Well Food
0.2 miSS Foods & WineBourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 6PBWalking directions to SS Foods & Wine
0.3 miKunduzBourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 5THWalking directions to Kunduz
0.3 miWarwick Food CentreHarrow Road, Westminster, W2 5ESWalking directions to Warwick Food Centre
0.3 miAl-MonaHarrow Road, Westminster, W2 5ESWalking directions to Al-Mona

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

Local councillors

Lorraine Dean

Little Venice - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Louise Melissa Shaw

Little Venice - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Melvyn Bernard Caplan

Little Venice - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

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
WardLittle VeniceE05013799
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Little VeniceE02000966
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 007HE01035715
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W9 2JS

Is W9 2JS (Little Venice) safe?

The area around W9 2JS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2JS?

The median sale price around W9 2JS in Little Venice is £950,000 (about £1,156 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W9 2JS?

There are 20 schools close to W9 2JS, including St Saviour's CofE Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School (Good) and Edward Wilson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W9 2JS?

The closest station to W9 2JS is Warwick Avenue in TfL zone 2, about 243 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around W9 2JS?

W9 2JS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,509 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W9 2JS (Little Venice) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W9 2JS is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lorraine Dean (Conservative and Unionist Party), Louise Melissa Shaw (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Melvyn Bernard Caplan (Conservative and Unionist Party).