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W2 3RF

Spring Street

Lancaster Gate

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Detailed insights for W2 3RF

Overview

Postcode W2 3RF 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 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
475
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Bayswater East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 474.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from W2 3RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Bayswater East near W2 3RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Paddington located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 3RF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 3RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt Mary's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Churchyard
0.4 miPaddington GreenSmallWalking directions to Paddington Green
0.4 miSaint Mary's SquareSmallWalking directions to Saint Mary's Square

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
7,556.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
161.06(+1309%)
Violence and sexual offences
96.95(+212%)
Theft from the person
96.95(+934%)
Anti-social behaviour
87.57(+226%)
Public order
21.89(+224%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
86
36.44%
British
64
27.12%
Other
18
7.63%
Other Asian
13
5.51%
Roma
12
5.08%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
73.49%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.3%
No qualifications
18
8.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
1.4%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
66.42%
Owns outright
25
18.25%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.68%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Shared ownership
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Lancaster Gate

Median price£812,000
Price per sq ft£1,079
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£550K – £1.2M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lancaster Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£1,815,000£1,284
Flats75£760,000£1,049

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lancaster Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster Gate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 3RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 3RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 2025P, 19 - 21, Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 3UNFlatsLeasehold£875,000
13 Mar 202514, Sussex Court, Spring Street, London, W2 1JFFlatsLeasehold£320,000
30 Jan 202617, Conduit Mews, London, W2 3RETerracedFreehold£1,630,000
01 Aug 202550, Conduit Mews, London, W2 3RETerracedFreehold£2,730,000
29 May 202521A, Conduit Mews, London, W2 3REFlatsLeasehold£605,000

Schools

In the W2 3RF postcode area, located within Bayswater East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 3RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James & St John Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableHospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition UnitMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryMarylebone Boys' SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 3RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 3RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miContinental Food24 Craven Road, London, W2 3PXWalking directions to Continental Food
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalEastbourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 1RHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodPaddington Station, London, W2 1HAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miBudgens171–173 Praed Street, London, W2 1RHWalking directions to Budgens
0.1 miPadiciya Wine14 London Street, London, W2 1HLWalking directions to Padiciya Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W2 3RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Connor Jones

Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ellie Ormsby

Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Philip Stephenson-Oliver

Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Powell

Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyKensington and BayswaterE14001310
WardLancaster GateE05013798
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bayswater EastE02000975
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 016BE01004682
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 3RF

Is W2 3RF (Bayswater East) safe?

The area around W2 3RF 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.

What is the average house price near W2 3RF?

The median sale price around W2 3RF in Bayswater East is £812,000 (about £1,079 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W2 3RF?

There are 20 schools close to W2 3RF, 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.

What is the nearest station to W2 3RF?

The closest station to W2 3RF is Paddington in TfL zone 1, about 126 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express lines.

How deprived is the area around W2 3RF?

W2 3RF 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).

Who represents W2 3RF (Bayswater East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W2 3RF 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).