Living in Maida Vale

Maida Vale is an affluent residential area in Northwest London. It’s also a very attractive area, with Victorian houses and the Little Venice waterway dotted with canal boats. While Maida Vale has the distinct feel of a London village, it’s still within easy reach of central London, making it perfect for renters and young professionals. 

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Maida Vale in a snapshot

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Maida Vale is located in Zone 2 on the Bakerloo Line. It takes a few minutes to reach Paddington, just over ten minutes to get to Oxford Circus and 16 minutes to get to Waterloo.

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Maida Vale is located in the north west of the borough of Westminster. The area is bordered to the north east by Abbey Road, and Regent’s Park at its eastern most point.

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The proximity of the BBC’s Maida Vale studios means that many people living here are notable names in the music and creative industries.

Demographic

Families, Working professionals, Media figures

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Transport links, Green Spaces

Safety

Maida Vale is considered a very safe neighbourhood, as it’s primarily a residential and professional area. Rather than bars and clubs, locals tend to spend time in independent restaurants, coffee shops and gastropubs, so there's no noisy kicking-out times or rowdy crowds.

Welcome to Maida Vale

An attractive residential area, with an abundance of theatres, comedy shows and cosy pubs and bars, here are our top picks for living in Maida Vale.

Hop on a canal boat

Enjoy the peace and relaxation of a canal ride in Little Venice.  Discover beautiful Edwardian streets as you glide through Little Venice. You then make your way around the edge of Regent's Park, past London Zoo and into Camden Town with its vibrant market right by the lock. Jason’s Trip offers a range of boat tours for you to enjoy in Maida Vale. 

Catch a show at Canal Café Theatre

The Canal Café Theatre is a renowned comedy, cabaret and theatre venue since the 70’s. It’s perched on the edge of the Regent’s Canal and has helped launch some of the biggest names in Comedy ranging from John Oliver to the League of Gentlemen to Miranda Hart. This 60 seat theatre is found above the charming Bridge House Pub, which is perfect for pre and post show dining and drinks.

Visit Abbey Road Studios and Crossing

Just a ten minute walk away you’ll find one of the most famous locations in music, Abbey Road Studios. The studios offers tours as well as still being used as a fully functioning recording studio. You can even recreate the iconic Beatles zebra crossing photo. Just keep in mind that Abbey Road is still a busy street for cars! You can also leave your mark on their graffiti wall and visit the gift shop.

Maida Vale

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco Express , Sainsburys , M&S Food
Gyms
Virgin Active , Energie Fitness

Universities

Universities
City of Westminster College , University of Westminster Cavendish Campus

Transport Links

Tube Station
Maida Vale Underground Station
Bus Services
16, 98, 332, N16, N98

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£3,400

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£740

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£190

Per month

Wi-Fi

£35

Per month

Council Tax

£463.90

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£50

Weekly food shop

£40

The best spots in Maida Vale

For Coffee

The Elgin

 A neighbourhood cafe, restaurant and bar serving seasonal food.

For Brunch

The Peppermint

An independent cafe in the heart of Maida Vale. 

For Dinner

The Summer House

A canal side restaurant serving fresh seafood.

For Drinks

The Hero of Maida

A cosy Victorian pub. 

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Frequently asked questions about Maida Vale

Is living in Maida Vale safe?

Maida Vale is considered a very safe neighbourhood, as it’s primarily a residential and professional area. Rather than bars and clubs, locals tend to spend time in independent restaurants, coffee shops and gastropubs, so there's no noisy kicking-out times or rowdy crowds.

What London borough is Maida Vale in?

Maida Vale is located in the north west of the borough of Westminster. The area is bordered to the north east by Abbey Road, and Regent’s Park at its eastern most point.

What travel Zone is Maida Vale in?

Maida Vale is located in Zone 2 on the Bakerloo Line. It takes a few minutes to reach Paddington, just over ten minutes to get to Oxford Circus and 16 minutes to get to Waterloo.

What is the Maida Vale postcode?

The most common start of the postcode for Maida Vale is NW6.

How much does Council Tax cost in Maida Vale?

In the borough of Westminster, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £463.90 per year.

What is the average price of rent in Maida Vale?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Maida Vale property is £3,400 per month.

What are the neighbouring areas to Maida Vale?

  • Camden
  • Notting Hill
  • Paddington 
  • St Johns Wood

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