Postcode W2 5HW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Queensway is £68,417 per year. The nearest station is Royal Oak located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.
Queensway has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Queensway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from W2 5HW.
Queensway near W2 5HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Royal Oak located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Royal Oak | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Royal Oak |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Queensway | Central | Walking directions to Queensway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westbourne Green Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Westbourne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westbourne Gardens |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £812,500 in Bayswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,250 up to £8,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 88 | £665,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £5,050,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £3,625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bayswater
In the W2 5HW postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 5HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al Noor | Porchester Road, Westminster, W2 5DP | Walking directions to Al Noor |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westminster, W2 4SB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 38 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ES | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 38 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ES | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | Westbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 4UH | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
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: 16/01/2026.