Postcode W2 3AA 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 high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kensington Gardens.
Bayswater East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Bayswater East has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W2 3AA.
Bayswater East near W2 3AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bayswater located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Queensway | Central | Walking directions to Queensway |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Lancaster Gate | Central | Walking directions to Lancaster Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kensington Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kensington Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Kingdom Square | Small | Walking directions to Kingdom Square |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £812,000 (about £1,079 per square foot) in Lancaster Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,000 up to £12,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £1,815,000 | £1,284 |
| Flats | 75 | £760,000 | £1,049 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 3AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 52, Queens Gardens, London, W2 3AA | Flats | Leasehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat A, 25, Craven Hill Gardens, London, W2 3EA | Flats | Leasehold | £506,455 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Flat 17, Astor House, 27, Craven Hill Gardens, London, W2 3EA | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Flat 1, 29, Craven Hill Gardens, London, W2 3EA | Flats | Leasehold | £2,900,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Third Floor Flat, 36, Craven Hill Gardens, London, W2 3EA | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 |
In the W2 3AA postcode area, located within Bayswater East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 3AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Midoo Exchange | Leinster Terrace, Westminster, W2 3ET | Walking directions to Midoo Exchange |
| 0.1 mi | Snacks Delight | Leinster Terrace, Westminster, W2 3ET | Walking directions to Snacks Delight |
| 0.1 mi | Chilworth Food Store | Chilworth Street, Westminster, W2 6DT | Walking directions to Chilworth Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Craven Road, Westminster, W2 3QA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Allday Minimarket | Craven Road, Westminster, W2 3BX | Walking directions to Allday Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W2 3AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Connor Jones
Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Ormsby
Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Philip Stephenson-Oliver
Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W2 3AA records about 106 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W2 3AA in Bayswater East is £812,000 (about £1,079 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 3AA, including St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Good), Hallfield Primary School (Good) and Kensington Park School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 3AA is Bayswater in TfL zone 1, about 388 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.
W2 3AA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W2 3AA is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Connor Jones (Labour Party), Ellie Ormsby (Labour Party) and Philip Stephenson-Oliver (Conservative and Unionist Party).