Postcode W2 4RS is located in a major urban area, within the Bayswater 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Queensway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 339.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from W2 4RS.
Queensway near W2 4RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Queensway located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Queensway | Central | Walking directions to Queensway |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| 0.3 mi | 1,2 | Notting Hill Gate | Central, Circle, District | Walking directions to Notting Hill Gate |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £3,875,000 | £2,192 |
| Terraced | 15 | £3,400,000 | £1,795 |
| Flats | 75 | £700,000 | £1,063 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 4RS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | 12, Orme Square, London, W2 4RS | Terraced | Freehold | £7,050,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 14, St. Olaves Court, St Petersburgh Place, London, W2 4JY | Flats | Leasehold | £1,500,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 86, Lancaster Close, 13 - 15, St Petersburgh Place, London, W2 4JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £860,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 38A, Caroline House, Bayswater Road, London, W2 4RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,160,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Flat 47, Caroline House, Bayswater Road, London, W2 4RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,274,000 |
In the W2 4RS postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 4RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | London Souvenir & Supermarket | Wellington Terrace, Kensington and Chelsea, W2 4LW | Walking directions to London Souvenir & Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Q. Food & Wine | Westminster, W2 4QR | Walking directions to Q. Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Smart | Queensway, Westminster, W2 3RX | Walking directions to Smart |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Food & Wine | Queensway, Westminster, W2 3RX | Walking directions to Simply Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | 4 UR Convenience | Moscow Road, Westminster, W2 4AH | Walking directions to 4 UR Convenience |
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 4RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christabel Diana Beatrice Flight
Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026
Maggie Carman
Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Brunel Tozer
Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W2 4RS 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.
The median sale price around W2 4RS in Queensway is £810,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 4RS, including Kensington Park School, Pembridge Hall School and Wetherby School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 4RS is Queensway in TfL zone 1, about 186 m away, serving the Central line.
W2 4RS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W2 4RS 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).