Postcode W2 3HW 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 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 nearest station is Queensway, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 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 the United Kingdom, 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 3HW.
Queensway near W2 3HW 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 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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 3HW.
| 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 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Flat 39, Consort House, 26, Queensway, London, W2 3RX | Flats | Leasehold | £890,000 |
In the W2 3HW postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 3HW
| 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 3HW, 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 3HW 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around W2 3HW 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 3HW, including Kensington Park School, Hallfield Primary School (Good) and St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 3HW is Queensway in TfL zone 1, about 126 m away, serving the Central line.
W2 3HW 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 3HW 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).