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W9 3BL

Portnall Road

Queen's Park

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Overview

Postcode W9 3BL is located in a major urban area, within the Queen's Park ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Maida Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 Queens Park (London), about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queens Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Maida Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Maida Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.3%

Approximately 53.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 323 ft away from W9 3BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Maida Hill near W9 3BL 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 Queens Park (London) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W9 3BL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Queens Park (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Queens Park (London)
0.2 mi

2

Queens Park

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Queens Park
0.5 mi

2

Kilburn Park

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Kilburn Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W9 3BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueens ParkLargeWalking directions to Queens Park
0.3 miSouth Kilburn Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to South Kilburn Open Space
0.3 miQueen's Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen's Park Gardens

Area Profile

Population
543
Population density
30,678 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.97(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.47(+28%)
Drugs
8.95(+44%)
Vehicle crime
8.5(-9%)
Burglary
8.5(+55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
22.74%
Other White
75
13.86%
Other
66
12.2%
Caribbean
48
8.87%
Arab
38
7.02%
Total population: 541

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
226
49.02%
No qualifications
81
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
74
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
8.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
4.56%
Total 16+ residents: 461

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
104
42.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
62
25.62%
Owns with a mortgage
37
15.29%
Social rents from council
25
10.33%
Owns outright
10
4.13%
Total households: 242

Property prices in Queen's Park

Median price£737,500
Price per sq ft£971
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£525K – £917K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £737,500 (about £971 per square foot) in Queen's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £1,460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Queen's Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced33£920,000£1,003
Flats41£570,000£843

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Queen's Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queen's Park.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£500,000£834,000
2017£530,000£805,000
2018£507,500£815,000
2019£469,638£825,000
2020£484,630£857,000
2021£550,000£860,500
2022£617,500£958,750
2023£535,000£887,500
2024£545,000£888,500
2025£535,000£955,000
2026£600,000£920,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queen's Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queen's Park.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£908£920
2017£809£880
2018£763£854
2019£774£867
2020£748£877
2021£845£925
2022£860£856
2023£895£916
2024£801£928
2025£849£973
2026£798£1,003
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queen's Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Queen's Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W9 3BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W9 3BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 2025Flat 2, 264, Ashmore Road, London, W9 3DDFlatsLeasehold£525,000
14 Mar 2025252A, Ashmore Road, London, W9 3DDFlatsLeasehold£435,000
01 Dec 2025218A, Portnall Road, London, W9 3BJFlatsLeasehold£650,000
27 Aug 2025Flat B, 194, Portnall Road, London, W9 3BJFlatsLeasehold£525,000
31 Mar 2025Second Floor Flat, 180, Portnall Road, London, W9 3BJFlatsLeasehold£342,500

Schools

In the W9 3BL postcode area, located within Maida Hill, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W9 3BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryCarlton Vale Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe St Marylebone Church of England Bridge SchoolFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W9 3BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W9 3BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHilton Food & WineKilburn Lane, Westminster, W9 3EFWalking directions to Hilton Food & Wine
0.1 mi7 Seas Grocerie StoreKilburn Lane, Westminster, W9 3EFWalking directions to 7 Seas Grocerie Store
0.1 miAl-Bustan291 Kilburn Lane, London, W9 3EGWalking directions to Al-Bustan
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodSalusbury Road, Brent, NW6 6BFWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miCoronation Mini Market19 Dart Street, London, W10 4NAWalking directions to Coronation Mini Market

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 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cara Sanquest

Queen's Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Hamza Taouzzale

Queen's Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Patricia McAllister

Queen's Park - 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
WardQueen's ParkE05013804
ParishQueen's ParkE04012296
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maida HillE02000964
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 005FE01004723
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W9 3BL

Is W9 3BL (Maida Hill) safe?

The area around W9 3BL records about 97 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W9 3BL?

The median sale price around W9 3BL in Maida Hill is £737,500 (about £971 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W9 3BL?

There are 20 schools close to W9 3BL, including St Luke's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Carlton Vale Infant School (Good) and The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W9 3BL?

The closest station to W9 3BL is Queens Park (London), about 238 m away.

How deprived is the area around W9 3BL?

W9 3BL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,797 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W9 3BL (Maida Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W9 3BL is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cara Sanquest (Labour Party), Hamza Taouzzale (Labour Party) and Patricia McAllister (Labour Party).