Property profile

Flat 79Reading House

Map showing Flat 79, Reading House, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£395,000

Flats sold in Lancaster Gate

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold07 Apr 1997
£60,000Change since last sale: +£335,000 (+558%)
Annualised change
+6.6% per yearWestminster annualised change (flats) since 1997: +5.7% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,048 per sq ft
£720 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£329 per sq ft (−31%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Lancaster Gate
£735,000Estimate vs local median: −£340,000 (−46%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area51 m² / 549 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection10 Jun 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Apr 1997£60,000-

Local market

Property prices in Lancaster Gate

Median price£800,000
Price per sq ft£1,071
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£545K – £1.1M

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £800,000 (about £1,071 per square foot) in Lancaster Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,000 up to £12,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lancaster Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£1,815,000£1,284
Flats73£735,000£1,048

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lancaster Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£812,500£1,350,000
2017£851,000£1,700,000
2018£720,000£2,200,000
2019£787,500£1,860,250
2020£680,000£1,750,000
2021£785,000£1,577,500
2022£850,000£1,976,400
2023£864,750£2,312,500
2024£931,500£1,925,000
2025£747,500£2,115,000
2026£664,170£1,610,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,115£1,178
2017£1,153£1,405
2018£1,104£1,370
2019£1,012£1,434
2020£1,161£1,333
2021£1,133£1,320
2022£1,119£1,406
2023£1,156£1,245
2024£1,216£1,301
2025£1,050£1,287
2026£991£1,284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster Gate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 6HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 6HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 62, Reading House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6HEFlatsLeasehold£432,500
28 Apr 2025Flat 28, Winchester House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6EAFlatsLeasehold£445,000
20 May 2025Flat 3, 14, Leinster Gardens, London, W2 6DRFlatsLeasehold£295,000
23 May 2025Flat 16, Worcester House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6EJFlatsLeasehold£428,000
23 May 2025Flat 16, Worcester House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6EJOtherLeasehold£428,000

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Area insights for W2 6HE

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Overview

Postcode W2 6HE is located in a major urban area, within the Lancaster Gate ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Bayswater East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year. The nearest station is Bayswater, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Bayswater East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bayswater East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.6%

Approximately 36.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from W2 6HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bayswater East near W2 6HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Bayswater located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 6HE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Bayswater

Circle, District

Walking directions to Bayswater
0.3 mi

2

Royal Oak

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Royal Oak
0.3 mi

1

Queensway

Central

Walking directions to Queensway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 6HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.5 miRembrandt GardensSmallWalking directions to Rembrandt Gardens
0.3 miKingdom SquareSmallWalking directions to Kingdom Square

Area Profile

Population
189
Population density
12,368.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
8.94(+63%)
Vehicle crime
7.45(-20%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.45(-76%)
Other theft
4.47(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.98(-89%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
45
24.06%
British
38
20.32%
Arab
26
13.9%
Other
14
7.49%
African
12
6.42%
Total population: 187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
44.72%
No qualifications
33
20.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
13.04%
Level 3 (A level)
14
8.7%
Other
10
6.21%
Total 16+ residents: 161

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
36.56%
Social rents from council
31
33.33%
Owns outright
14
15.05%
Owns with a mortgage
8
8.6%
Other social rented
3
3.23%
Total households: 93

Schools

In the W2 6HE postcode area, located within Bayswater East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 6HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHallfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt James & St John Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableKensington Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 6HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 6HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressQueensway, Westminster, W2 6LSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWaitrose38 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ESWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWestminster, W2 4SBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miChilworth Food StoreChilworth Street, Westminster, W2 6DTWalking directions to Chilworth Food Store
0.2 miAl NoorPorchester Road, Westminster, W2 5DPWalking directions to Al Noor