Postcode W2 6LH is located in a major urban area, within the Lancaster Gate ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Bayswater East area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year. The nearest station is Paddington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Mary's Churchyard.
Bayswater East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Bayswater East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from W2 6LH.
Bayswater East near W2 6LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Paddington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | 2 | Royal Oak | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Royal Oak |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Lancaster Gate | Central | Walking directions to Lancaster Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.3 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Paddington Green | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £1,815,000 | £1,284 |
| Flats | 75 | £760,000 | £1,049 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 6LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 11, 119, Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6QT | Flats | Leasehold | £462,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 52, 113, Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6QT | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, 117 - 119, Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6QT | Flats | Leasehold | £865,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 109, Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6QT | Flats | Leasehold | £462,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Flat A, 95, Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6QT | Flats | Leasehold | £460,250 |
In the W2 6LH postcode area, located within Bayswater East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 6LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chilworth Food Store | Chilworth Street, Westminster, W2 6DT | Walking directions to Chilworth Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Eastbourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 1RH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Paddington Station, London, W2 1HA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westminster, W2 6EZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Food | 24 Craven Road, London, W2 3PX | Walking directions to Continental Food |
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 6LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Connor Jones
Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Ormsby
Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Philip Stephenson-Oliver
Lancaster Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W2 6LH records about 212 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W2 6LH in Bayswater East is £812,000 (about £1,079 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 6LH, including Marylebone Boys' School (Good), St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Good) and Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 6LH is Paddington in TfL zone 1, about 295 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express lines.
W2 6LH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,442 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 6LH 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).