Postcode W2 3HT is located in a major urban area, within the Lancaster Gate area of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Queensway area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 339.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queensway is £68,417 per year. The median sale price in Lancaster Gate is £750,000 (around £1,079 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £550,000 and £1,030,000. The nearest station is Queensway, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 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 13,076 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Queensway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 339.9 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 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 93 ft away from W2 3HT.
Queensway near W2 3HT 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 |
| 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kensington Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kensington Gardens |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (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 | 5 | £1,630,000 | £1,305 |
| Flats | 68 | £684,750 | £1,041 |
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 | £675,000 | £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 | £1,057 | £1,287 |
| 2026 | £1,000 | £1,284 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 3HT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2025 | 14, Centre Court Apartments, 69 - 71, Queensborough Terrace, London, W2 3SU | Flats | Leasehold | £652,500 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 33, 123, Bayswater Road, London, W2 3JH | Flats | Leasehold | £6,300,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 55, 123, Bayswater Road, London, W2 3JH | Flats | Leasehold | £8,300,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Flat 1, 36, Queensway, London, W2 3RX | Flats | Leasehold | £645,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 17, Inverness Terrace, London, W2 3JL | Other | Freehold | £6,200,000 |
In the W2 3HT postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Kensington Park School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Kensington Park School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hallfield Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Oct 2013. | |
Hallfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Oct 2013
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St James & St John Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
St James & St John Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W2 3HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | Bayswater Road, Westminster, W2 3HL | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Q. Food & Wine | Westminster, W2 4QR | Walking directions to Q. Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Snacks Delight | Leinster Terrace, Westminster, W2 3ET | Walking directions to Snacks Delight |
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 3HT, 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 3HT records about 340 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W2 3HT in Lancaster Gate is £750,000 (about £1,079 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 3HT, including Kensington Park School, Hallfield Primary School (Good) and St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W2 3HT is Queensway in TfL zone 1, about 126 m away, serving the Central line.
W2 3HT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,076 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 3HT 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).