Maida Vale
Maida Vale – What’s it all about?
Most people think of Maida Vale and connect it to the famous Abbey Road studios which also borders along St John’s Wood. But, look further than the tourists posing for photos on the zebra crossing made famous by that Beatles cover, and you’ll see much more including the stunning array of properties in the area. The wide winding streets of Little Venice are full of stucco fronted homes set back from the pavements and boasting views over the canals and wonderfully secret communal gardens, while Maida Vale’s beautiful leafy avenues are lined with impressive and iconic period homes and mansion flats.
Fact file
Maida Vale takes its name from a pub, the Hero of Maida, which was named for General Sir John Stuart who triumphed in battle at Maida, Italy in 1806 during the Napoleonic Wars. The pioneer of modern computing, Alan Turing, was born at what is now the Colonnade Hotel in Warrington Crescent.
Architecture and property
Most recognisable for the large mansion blocks and stuccoed terraces that line its main thoroughfares, Maida Vale is home to some of London’s most sought after properties which means house hunters can now choose from these mansion flats, mews houses, period conversions and 1930s flats on Maida Vale itself. The most desirable properties are the grand stucco houses in Little Venice, on streets such as Clarendon Gardens, Blomfield Road, Maida Avenue and Elgin Avenue.
Going out
Eating and drinking: Tucked away in the nooks and crannies of Maida Vale’s winding streets, its pubs and restaurants are some of London’s best kept secrets. Choose from The Waterway overlooking the Grand Union Canal, the perfect summer spot for enjoying a jug of Pimm’s while watching the canal boats go by or The Prince Alfred and Warwick Castle who have been serving locals since the 1860s. For great pizza and pasta try The Red Pepper, or for something different try award winning Persian restaurant Kateh, set in a beautiful street off Warwick Avenue.
Culture: If you’re after some culture the Canal Cafe Theatre puts on a wide variety of performances. Throughout summer Jason’s Trip runs boat trips along Regent’s Canal to Camden Town on a 108 year old canal boat. For kids there is the fabulous Puppet Theatre Barge.
Local amenities
- Apart from Tesco Express you may want to try the many shops stocking organic produce from the area’s many specialist food shops and The Wineryis one of London’s best independent wine merchants.
- There are many gym and exercise studios. Bannatyne Health Clubis a popular choice as is Wanderlust Nail Lounge for a touch of luxury.
- Maida Vale Libraryis a focal point of the community, offering children’s reading groups and homework clubs as well as employment advice sessions for adults.
- Relax at the iconic Maida Vale Everyman Cinema, where you can relax on their comfy sofas.
- Don’t miss the award winning Clifton Nurseries, one of London’s best garden nurseries, supplying locals with all sorts of garden accessories.
Green spaces
Just beyond Maida Vale Tube station lies Paddington Recreation Ground offering exercise classes and tennis. Sports fans need look no further than nearby Lord’s Cricket Ground, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2014. Part of the Ashes Test series between Australia and England is held here, making it something of a mecca for cricket fans. There’s a museum attached and tours are available. Just a 20 minute walk away, Regent’s Park is so much more than an outdoor space, boasting cafes, an open air theatre, wildlife gardens and of course London Zoo.
Transport
Tube: Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue Tube stations are 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.
Rail: The Bakerloo Line provides quick access to two busy national rail stations. Paddington and Marylebone are just two and four stops away respectively, making train travel out of London easy.
Bus: limitless options that can get you to north, south, east and west London easily.
Road: A straight journey up Kilburn High Road and Edgware Road lead Maida Vale locals to the M1 in just 15 minutes. It’s also only a five minute drive to the Westway, providing access to the A40 and M25.
Cycle: You can cycle alongside the canal as well as being give minutes from the picturesque bike rides of Regent’s Park.
Education
Little Sweethearts Montessori School is within walking distance of the station. Other primary schools include St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and St Saviour’s C of E Primary School. Secondary options include two academies, Westminster Academy and Paddington Academy, as well as several independent and faith schools.
Please see our schools tab for more information on schools in this area.



Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Amberley Road
Westminster, London
W9 2JY
Tel: 02072667070
www.arkatwoodprimary.org
Type: | Free schools |
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Religious Character: | None |
Age range: | 3 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy
Park Place Villas
London
W2 1ND
Tel: 02076414122
Type: | Academy sponsor led |
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Religious Character: | Does not apply |
Age range: | 3 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Carlton Vale Infant School
Malvern Place
Kilburn, London
NW6 5PX
Tel: 02076240348
www.carlton.brent.sch.uk
Type: | Community school |
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Religious Character: | Does not apply |
Age range: | 3 to 7 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Edward Wilson Primary School
Senior Street
London
W2 5TL
Tel: 02032143930
www.edwardwilson.org.uk
Type: | Community school |
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Religious Character: | Does not apply |
Age range: | 3 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Essendine Primary Schoo
Essendine Road
London
W9 2LR
Tel: 02076414382
www.essendineprimary.co.uk
Type: | Community school |
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Religious Character: | Does not apply |
Age range: | 2 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Our Lady of Dolours RC Primary School
19 Cirencester Street
Paddington, London
W2 5SR
Tel: 02076414326
www.ourladydolours.co.uk
Type: | Voluntary aided school |
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Religious Character: | Roman Catholic |
Age range: | 3 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
St Joseph’s RC Primary School
Lanark Road
Maida Vale, London
W9 1DF
Tel: 02072863518
www.stjosephsschool.org.uk
Type: | Voluntary aided school |
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Religious Character: | Roman Catholic |
Age range: | 3 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
St Luke’s CofE Primary School
Fernhead Road
London
W9 3EJ
Tel: 02076415855
www.stlukesprimary.org.uk
Type: | Voluntary aided school |
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Religious Character: | Church of England |
Age range: | 5 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Rowington Close
Warwick Estate, London
W2 5TF
Tel: 02075040555
www.st-marymagdalene.westminster.sch.uk
Type: | Voluntary aided school |
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Religious Character: | Church of England |
Age range: | 3 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
St Peter’s CofE School
Chippenham Mews
Paddington, London
W9 2AN
Tel: 02076414385
www.stpeterscm.co.uk
Type: | Voluntary aided school |
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Religious Character: | Church of England |
Age range: | 5 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
St Saviour’s CofE Primary School
Shirland Road
Maida Vale, London
W9 2JD
Tel: 02076416414
www.stsavioursprimary.co.uk
Type: | Voluntary aided school |
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Religious Character: | Church of England |
Age range: | 3 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
The Kilburn Park School Foundation
Malvern Road
London
NW6 5RG
Tel: 02076247603
www.kilburnpark.brent.sch.uk
Type: | Foundation school |
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Religious Character: | None |
Age range: | 7 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road
London
W9 2DR
Tel: 02074793900
www.paddington-academy.org
Type: | Academy sponsor led |
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Religious Character: | Christian |
Age range: | 11 to 18 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
St George’s Catholic School
Lanark Road
Maida Vale, London
W9 1RB
Tel: 02073280904
www.stgeorgesrc.org
Type: | Academy converter |
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Religious Character: | Roman Catholic |
Age range: | 11 to 18 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre
255 Harrow Road, London
W2 5EZ
Tel: 02071210600
www.westminsteracademy.org.uk
Type: | Academy sponsor led |
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Religious Character: | None |
Age range: | 11 to 18 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Dorothy Gardner Centre
293 Shirland Road
London
W9 3JY
Tel: 02089695835
www.dorothygardner.co.uk
Type: | Local authority nursery school |
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Religious Character: | Does not apply |
Gender: | Mixed |
Mary Paterson Nursery School
13 Riverton Close
Off Ashmore Road, London
W9 3DS
Tel: 02089699683
www.marypatersonnurseryschool.co.uk
Type: | Local authority nursery school |
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Religious Character: | Does not apply |
Age range: | 2 to 5 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Harrow Road Children’s Centre
Mary Paterson Nursery School
13 Riverton Close (off Ashmore Road), London
W9 3DF
Tel: 020-8968-7610
Type: | Children’s centre linked site |
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L’Ecole Bilingue Elementaire
St David’s Welsh Church
London
W2 1SJ
Tel: 02072248427
www.lecolebilingue.com
Type: | Other independent school |
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Religious Character: | None |
Age range: | 3 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
Naima Jewish Preparatory School
21 Andover Place
London
NW6 5ED
Tel: 02073282802
Type: | Other independent school |
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Religious Character: | None |
Age range: | 2 to 11 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
North West Locality Hub Lead -Queen’s Park Children’s Centre
Queens Park Children Centre
88 Bravington Road, London
W9 3AL
Tel: 020-8969-5835
Type: | Children’s centre |
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Paddington Green Children’s Centre
Paddington Green Primary School
Park Place Villas, London
W2 1SP
Tel: 020-7641-5675
Type: | Children’s centre linked site |
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
Kennet Road
London
W9 3LG
Tel: 02076415825
www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk
Type: | Community special school |
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Religious Character: | Does not apply |
Age range: | 4 to 19 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
100 Carlton Vale
London
NW6 5HE
Tel: 02073728051
Type: | Other independent school |
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Religious Character: | None |
Age range: | 6 to 16 years |
Gender: | Mixed |
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green
London
W2 1NB
Tel: 02077238826
www.cwc.ac.uk
Type: | Further education |
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Religious Character: | Does not apply |
Age range: | 16 to 99 years |
Gender: | Mixed |