Postcode W2 3HL is located in a major urban area, within the Lancaster Gate ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Queensway area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queensway is £68,417 per year. The nearest station is Queensway, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kensington Gardens.
Queensway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Queensway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Queensway is £68,417 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from W2 3HL.
Queensway near W2 3HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Queensway located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Queensway | Central | Walking directions to Queensway |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Lancaster Gate | Central | Walking directions to Lancaster Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kensington Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kensington Gardens |
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 3HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | Flat 53, Hyde Park Towers, 1, Porchester Terrace, London, W2 3TU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Flat 34, 6, Porchester Terrace, London, W2 3TL | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 14, Centre Court Apartments, 69 - 71, Queensborough Terrace, London, W2 3SU | Flats | Leasehold | £652,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 28A, Leinster Terrace, London, W2 3ET | Other | Freehold | £1,207,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Apartment 9, 81, Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NH | Flats | Leasehold | £7,700,000 |
In the W2 3HL postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Little Waitrose | Bayswater Road, Westminster, W2 3HL | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Snacks Delight | Leinster Terrace, Westminster, W2 3ET | Walking directions to Snacks Delight |
| 0.1 mi | Midoo Exchange | Leinster Terrace, Westminster, W2 3ET | Walking directions to Midoo Exchange |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Food & Wine | Queensway, Westminster, W2 3RX | Walking directions to Simply Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Smart | Queensway, Westminster, W2 3RX | Walking directions to Smart |
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 3HL, 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 3HL records about 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around W2 3HL in Queensway 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 3HL, including Kensington Park School, St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Good) and Hallfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 3HL is Queensway in TfL zone 1, about 233 m away, serving the Central line.
W2 3HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,461 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 3HL 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).