[1] The ward covers the area south of Kilburn, north of Little Venice and west of St John's Wood, bordered by Maida Vale (A5), Shirland Road, Sutherland Avenue and Kilburn Park Road.
The ward contains Paddington Recreation Ground, Lauderdale Road Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue, Saint Augustine's church and is home to the BBC Maida Vale Studios.
The area is served by Maida Vale station on the Bakerloo line, in addition to several bus routes running through the locality.
[2] The original Maida Vale ward, created in 1964, was larger in size and elected five councillors.
[3] Notable past councillors include former MPs Lee Rowley (2006 to 2014) and Michael Shersby (1972 to 1997) and entrepreneur David Pitt-Watson (1986 to 1990).