Postcode W2 6ED 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 high crime levels, with around 76.1 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.
Queensway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Queensway has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.0% 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 326 ft away from W2 6ED.
Queensway near W2 6ED 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Royal Oak | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Royal Oak |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Paddington | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express | Walking directions to Paddington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westbourne Green Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Norfolk Square Garden | Small | Walking directions to Norfolk Square Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt 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 6ED postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 6ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chilworth Food Store | Chilworth Street, Westminster, W2 6DT | Walking directions to Chilworth Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 38 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ES | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 38 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ES | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Al Noor | Porchester Road, Westminster, W2 5DP | Walking directions to Al Noor |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Queensway, Westminster, W2 6LS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.