Postcode W2 3SY 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 336.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Queensway is £68,417 per year. The nearest station is Bayswater located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Kensington Gardens.
Queensway has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,342 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Queensway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 336.1 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from W2 3SY.
Queensway near W2 3SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bayswater located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Queensway | Central | Walking directions to Queensway |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Sussex Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sussex Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Westbourne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westbourne Gardens |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £812,000 in Lancaster Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £12,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 75 | £728,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £2,712,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lancaster Gate
In the W2 3SY postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 3SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Smart | Queensway, Westminster, W2 3RX | Walking directions to Smart |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 62-64 Queensway, London, W2 3RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westminster, W2 4RA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Q. Food & Wine | Westminster, W2 4QR | Walking directions to Q. Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Food & Wine | Queensway, Westminster, W2 3RX | Walking directions to Simply Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.