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W2 4PT

Leinster Square

Bayswater

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Detailed insights for W2 4PT

Overview

Postcode W2 4PT is located in a major urban area, within the Bayswater ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Westbourne Grove area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbourne Grove is £72,067 per year. The nearest station is Bayswater, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Powis Square.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Westbourne Grove has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Westbourne Grove has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Westbourne Grove is £72,067 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W2 4PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Westbourne Grove near W2 4PT 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 Bayswater located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 4PT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Bayswater

Circle, District

Walking directions to Bayswater
0.3 mi

1

Queensway

Central

Walking directions to Queensway
0.3 mi

2

Royal Oak

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Royal Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 4PT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPowis SquareSmallWalking directions to Powis Square

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
36,372.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
64.54(+140%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.83(-33%)
Drugs
19.2(+210%)
Burglary
18.79(+244%)
Vehicle crime
14.71(+57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
124
33.24%
Roma
50
13.4%
British
33
8.85%
Other
28
7.51%
Bangladeshi
25
6.7%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
203
59.71%
No qualifications
46
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
13.53%
Level 3 (A level)
17
5%
Other
14
4.12%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
53.15%
Other forms of private rent
22
19.82%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.51%
Owns outright
9
8.11%
Social rents from council
5
4.5%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Bayswater

Median price£810,000
Price per sq ft£1,180
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£554K – £1.6M

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £810,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) in Bayswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £221,000 up to £6,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bayswater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£3,875,000£2,192
Terraced15£3,400,000£1,795
Flats75£700,000£1,063

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bayswater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bayswater.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£810,000£2,665,000£3,272,500
2017£950,000£3,175,000£2,675,000
2018£675,000£2,880,000£3,035,000
2019£767,000£4,475,000£2,900,000
2020£844,500£4,526,000£3,565,000
2021£737,000£3,944,444£2,967,500
2022£797,500£4,000,000£2,900,000
2023£815,000£5,037,500£4,200,000
2024£962,500£5,350,000£3,500,000
2025£735,000£3,875,000£3,625,000
2026£770,000£1,438,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bayswater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bayswater.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,111£1,716£1,577
2017£1,244£1,450£1,523
2018£1,143£1,717£1,610
2019£1,223£1,651£1,464
2020£1,230£1,863£1,538
2021£1,137£1,620£1,532
2022£1,225£1,787£1,712
2023£1,263£1,892£1,796
2024£1,202£1,624£1,683
2025£1,185£1,921£1,841
2026£1,079£1,341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bayswater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bayswater in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 4PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 4PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 202648A, Leinster Square, London, W2 4PUFlatsLeasehold£539,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 4, 52 - 53, Leinster Square, London, W2 4PUFlatsLeasehold£630,000
04 Aug 2025Flat 20, 45 - 47, Leinster Square, London, W2 4PUFlatsLeasehold£305,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 1, 52 - 53, Leinster Square, London, W2 4PUFlatsLeasehold£720,000
27 Jun 202513, Leinster Square, London, W2 4PRTerracedLeasehold£5,500,000

Schools

In the W2 4PT postcode area, located within Westbourne Grove, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 4PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCollege Park SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableKensington Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicablePembridge Hall SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 4PT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 4PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPrezzemolo & VitaleWestbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 4ULWalking directions to Prezzemolo & Vitale
0.1 miQuick Pick Food & WineWestbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 4UJWalking directions to Quick Pick Food & Wine
0.1 miAl-Jana SupermarketWestbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 4UHWalking directions to Al-Jana Supermarket
0.1 miPlanet OrganicWestbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 4UHWalking directions to Planet Organic
0.1 miSainsbury's Local86-94 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 4PT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christabel Diana Beatrice Flight

Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Maggie Carman

Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mark Brunel Tozer

Bayswater - 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
WardBayswaterE05013793
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westbourne GroveE02000973
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 014BE01004654
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 4PT

Is W2 4PT (Westbourne Grove) safe?

The area around W2 4PT records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4PT?

The median sale price around W2 4PT in Westbourne Grove is £810,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W2 4PT?

There are 20 schools close to W2 4PT, including College Park School (Good), Kensington Park School and Pembridge Hall School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 4PT?

The closest station to W2 4PT is Bayswater in TfL zone 1, about 320 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.

How deprived is the area around W2 4PT?

W2 4PT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W2 4PT (Westbourne Grove) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W2 4PT is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christabel Diana Beatrice Flight (Conservative and Unionist Party), Maggie Carman (Labour Party) and Mark Brunel Tozer (Conservative and Unionist Party).