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W2 3RX

Queensway

Lancaster Gate

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Detailed insights for W2 3RX

Overview

Postcode W2 3RX 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 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
340
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Queensway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 339.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Queensway is £68,417 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from W2 3RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Queensway near W2 3RX 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 Queensway located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 3RX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Queensway

Central

Walking directions to Queensway
0.1 mi

1

Bayswater

Circle, District

Walking directions to Bayswater
0.4 mi

1,2

Notting Hill Gate

Central, Circle, District

Walking directions to Notting Hill Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 3RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKensington GardensLargeWalking directions to Kensington Gardens

Area Profile

Population
180
Population density
20,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
79.37(+594%)
Anti-social behaviour
74.7(+178%)
Violence and sexual offences
69.09(+122%)
Theft from the person
57.89(+517%)
Shoplifting
44.82(+349%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
59
32.07%
British
38
20.65%
Chinese
14
7.61%
Other
13
7.07%
Arab
12
6.52%
Total population: 184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
77.51%
Level 3 (A level)
17
10.06%
No qualifications
13
7.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
2.37%
Other
4
2.37%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
64.58%
Owns with a mortgage
13
13.54%
Owns outright
12
12.5%
Other social rented
4
4.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.12%
Total households: 96

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 3RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 3RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026Flat 1, 36, Queensway, London, W2 3RXFlatsLeasehold£645,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 39, Consort House, 26, Queensway, London, W2 3RXFlatsLeasehold£890,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 39, Consort House, 26, Queensway, London, W2 3RXFlatsLeasehold£890,000
04 Mar 2025Flat 143, Queens Court, Queensway, London, W2 4QSFlatsLeasehold£277,500
08 Dec 2025Flat 69, Queens Court, Queensway, London, W2 4QWFlatsLeasehold£700,000

Schools

In the W2 3RX postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 3RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableKensington Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHallfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePembridge Hall SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 3RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSmartQueensway, Westminster, W2 3RXWalking directions to Smart
0 miSimply Food & WineQueensway, Westminster, W2 3RXWalking directions to Simply Food & Wine
0 miQ. Food & WineWestminster, W2 4QRWalking directions to Q. Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalWestminster, W2 4QHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express62-64 Queensway, London, W2 3RLWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3RX, 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)QueenswayE02000976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 017CE01004695
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 3RX

Is W2 3RX (Queensway) safe?

The area around W2 3RX 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.

What is the average house price near W2 3RX?

The median sale price around W2 3RX in Queensway 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 3RX?

There are 20 schools close to W2 3RX, including Kensington Park School, Hallfield Primary School (Good) and Pembridge Hall School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 3RX?

The closest station to W2 3RX is Queensway in TfL zone 1, about 66 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W2 3RX?

W2 3RX 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).

Who represents W2 3RX (Queensway) in Parliament and on the local council?

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