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W9 2LR

Essendine Road

Maida Vale

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Detailed insights for W9 2LR

Overview

Postcode W9 2LR is located in a major urban area, within the Maida Vale 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 68.2 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 Maida Vale, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Paddington Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Maida Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,850 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Maida Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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 2LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Maida Vale near W9 2LR 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 Maida Vale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W9 2LR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Maida Vale

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Maida Vale
0.5 mi

2

Kilburn Park

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Kilburn Park
0.5 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W9 2LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPaddington Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Paddington Recreation Ground
0.5 miMeanwhile GardensMediumWalking directions to Meanwhile Gardens
0.3 miSouth Kilburn Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to South Kilburn Open Space

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
11,120.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
26.64(+330%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.29(-54%)
Vehicle crime
9.75(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-73%)
Burglary
4.55(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
37.64%
Other White
83
30.63%
Other Asian
19
7.01%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.95%
Irish
8
2.95%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
71.01%
Level 3 (A level)
20
8.4%
No qualifications
17
7.14%
Other
12
5.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.62%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
57.63%
Owns outright
21
17.8%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.8%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Social rents from council
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Maida Vale

Median price£780,000
Price per sq ft£912
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£545K – £900K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 (about £912 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
Flats97£750,000£908

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.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W9 2LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Flat 1, 27, Essendine Road, London, W9 2LTFlatsLeasehold£679,500
10 Mar 2026197C, Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5LGFlatsLeasehold£320,000
07 Jul 2025First Floor Flat, 207, Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5LGFlatsLeasehold£500,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 18, Essendine Mansions, Essendine Road, London, W9 2LUFlatsLeasehold£665,000
29 Aug 2025201, Wymering Road, London, W9 2NHTerracedFreehold£1,237,000

Schools

In the W9 2LR postcode area, located within Maida Vale, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W9 2LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryEssendine Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryPaddington AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableMaida Vale SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W9 2LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAlwadi Market197 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to Alwadi Market
0.1 miNews & Wine199 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to News & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's Local207 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miArada Mini Market17 Malvern Road, London, NW6 5PSWalking directions to Arada Mini Market
0.1 miam2pmChippenham Road, Westminster, W9 3PGWalking directions to am2pm

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

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

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
WardMaida ValeE05013800
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maida ValeE02000965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 006DE01004708
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W9 2LR

Is W9 2LR (Maida Vale) safe?

The area around W9 2LR records about 68 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 2LR?

The median sale price around W9 2LR in Maida Vale is £780,000 (about £912 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W9 2LR?

There are 20 schools close to W9 2LR, including Essendine Primary School (Good), Paddington Academy (Outstanding) and Maida Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W9 2LR?

The closest station to W9 2LR is Maida Vale in TfL zone 2, about 702 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around W9 2LR?

W9 2LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,850 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W9 2LR is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Geoff Barraclough (Labour Party), Iman Less (Labour Party) and Nafsika Butler-Thalassis (Labour Party).