Postcode W2 3RA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 474.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× 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 Paddington, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Mary's Churchyard.
Bayswater East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Bayswater East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 474.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from W2 3RA.
Bayswater East near W2 3RA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Paddington Green | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Green |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Mary's Square | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's 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 3RA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 17, Conduit Mews, London, W2 3RE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,630,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 50, Conduit Mews, London, W2 3RE | Terraced | Freehold | £2,730,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 21A, Conduit Mews, London, W2 3RE | Flats | Leasehold | £605,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 39, Conduit Mews, London, W2 3RE | Terraced | Freehold | £2,825,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 14, Sussex Court, Spring Street, London, W2 1JF | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 |
In the W2 3RA 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 3RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Continental Food | 24 Craven Road, London, W2 3PX | Walking directions to Continental Food |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 171–173 Praed Street, London, W2 1RH | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Padiciya Wine | 14 London Street, London, W2 1HL | Walking directions to Padiciya Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Portland Food & Wine | 15 London Street, London, W2 1HL | Walking directions to Portland Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Eastbourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 1RH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 3RA, 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 3RA records about 475 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 3RA 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 3RA, including St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Good), Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit and Marylebone Boys' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 3RA is Paddington in TfL zone 1, about 167 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express lines.
W2 3RA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,815 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 3RA 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).