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W2 6EG

Hallfield Estate

Lancaster Gate

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Detailed insights for W2 6EG

Overview

Postcode W2 6EG 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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queensway is £68,417 per year. The nearest station is Royal Oak, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
52.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Queensway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,121 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Queensway has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.7%

Approximately 52.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Queensway is £68,417 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from W2 6EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Queensway near W2 6EG 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 Royal Oak located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 6EG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Royal Oak

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Royal Oak
0.3 mi

1

Paddington

Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express

Walking directions to Paddington
0.4 mi

1

Bayswater

Circle, District

Walking directions to Bayswater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 6EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.5 miSt Mary's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Churchyard
0.3 miRembrandt GardensSmallWalking directions to Rembrandt Gardens

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
12,802.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.99(0%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.84(-55%)
Burglary
7.61(+39%)
Other theft
7.61(-33%)
Vehicle crime
6.23(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
63
26.69%
British
46
19.49%
Arab
31
13.14%
Bangladeshi
21
8.9%
Other
18
7.63%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
35.68%
No qualifications
58
29.15%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.82%
Owns outright
15
13.64%
Owns with a mortgage
10
9.09%
Other social rented
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Lancaster Gate

Median price£812,000
Price per sq ft£1,079
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£550K – £1.2M

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £812,000 (about £1,079 per square foot) in Lancaster Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,000 up to £12,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lancaster Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£1,815,000£1,284
Flats75£760,000£1,049

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lancaster Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£812,500£1,350,000
2017£851,000£1,700,000
2018£720,000£2,200,000
2019£787,500£1,860,250
2020£680,000£1,750,000
2021£785,000£1,577,500
2022£850,000£1,976,400
2023£864,750£2,312,500
2024£931,500£1,925,000
2025£747,500£2,115,000
2026£664,170£1,610,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,115£1,178
2017£1,153£1,405
2018£1,104£1,370
2019£1,012£1,434
2020£1,161£1,333
2021£1,133£1,320
2022£1,119£1,406
2023£1,156£1,245
2024£1,216£1,301
2025£1,050£1,287
2026£991£1,284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster Gate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 6EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 6EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 2025Flat 12, Caernarvon House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6EGFlatsLeasehold£331,000
22 Jan 2026Flat 50, Exeter House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6ENFlatsLeasehold£416,000
04 Mar 2025Flat 60, Exeter House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6ENFlatsLeasehold£445,000
23 May 2025Flat 16, Worcester House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6EJOtherLeasehold£428,000
23 May 2025Flat 16, Worcester House, Hallfield Estate, London, W2 6EJFlatsLeasehold£428,000

Schools

In the W2 6EG postcode area, located within Queensway, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 6EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHallfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt James & St John Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMarylebone Boys' SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 6EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 6EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitrose38 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ESWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miAl NoorPorchester Road, Westminster, W2 5DPWalking directions to Al Noor
0.2 miChilworth Food StoreChilworth Street, Westminster, W2 6DTWalking directions to Chilworth Food Store
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWestminster, W2 4SBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco ExpressQueensway, Westminster, W2 6LSWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 6EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Connor Jones

Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ellie Ormsby

Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Philip Stephenson-Oliver

Lancaster Gate - 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
WardLancaster GateE05013798
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)QueenswayE02000976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 017DE01004696
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 6EG

Is W2 6EG (Queensway) safe?

The area around W2 6EG records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6EG?

The median sale price around W2 6EG in Queensway is £812,000 (about £1,079 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W2 6EG?

There are 20 schools close to W2 6EG, including Hallfield Primary School (Good), St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Good) and Marylebone Boys' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 6EG?

The closest station to W2 6EG is Royal Oak in TfL zone 2, about 378 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W2 6EG?

W2 6EG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,121 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W2 6EG (Queensway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W2 6EG is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Connor Jones (Labour Party), Ellie Ormsby (Labour Party) and Philip Stephenson-Oliver (Conservative and Unionist Party).