Postcode W2 3BU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 245.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bayswater East is £75,700 per year. The nearest station is Paddington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Norfolk Square Garden.
Bayswater East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,113 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Bayswater East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 245.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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 of residents in Bayswater East is £75,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from W2 3BU.
Bayswater East near W2 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Paddington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Paddington | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express | Walking directions to Paddington |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Lancaster Gate | Central | Walking directions to Lancaster Gate |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Norfolk Square Garden | Small | Walking directions to Norfolk Square Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Paddington Green | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Green |
| 0.2 mi | Talbot Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Talbot Square Gardens |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £830,000 in Lancaster Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £12,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £715,306 |
| Flats | 93 | £746,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £2,407,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lancaster Gate
In the W2 3BU 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 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Le Super Marche | Craven Road, Westminster, W2 3BX | Walking directions to Le Super Marche |
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Continental Food | 24 Craven Road, London, W2 3PX | Walking directions to Continental Food |
| 0.1 mi | LG Food & News | Craven Terrace, Westminster, W2 3QH | Walking directions to LG Food & News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.