Queens Gardens is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 3AA is located in the Lancaster Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queens Gardens, London, W2 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 3EA, W2 3EE, W2 3BD, W2 3ER, W2 6DA, W2 3AF, W2 3AN, W2 6DB, W2 3TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W2 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 50% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 50% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W2 3AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.3% | 66.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 24.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.1% | 68.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 19.9% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 28.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -10.2% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around W2 3AA this area, 1.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 75.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.5% | 75.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 41.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 5.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 72.2% | 61.9% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46% | 40.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 25.8% | 21.3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.2% | 40.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -42.7% |
| 10+ Years | 14.3% | 25% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.1% | 12.5% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 14% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 8% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Gardens was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Queens Gardens has the 14th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park and the 98th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40C Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-01-10 | £881,152 |
| 40E Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2024-12-06 | £621,813 |
| Flat 3 48 Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-08-23 | £729,029 |
| Flat 10 46 Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-12-19 | £562,144 |
| Flat 14 46 Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,735,000 | 2023-11-01 | £1,470,543 |
W2 3AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
W2 3AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W2 3AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James & St John Church of England Primary School 4 Craven Terrace , W2 3QD | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,361 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit Praed Street , 7th Floor, Great Western Ward, Qqm W W2 1NY | - not rated | 863 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xo Restaurant/Caesar Hotel | 26-33 QUEEN'S GARDENS, BAYSWATER | 61 yd | |
| Mykonos on Hyde Park | 35-36 LEINSTER TERRACE | 137 yd | |
| New Mansion House | 38-40 LANCASTER GATE | 167 yd | |
| The Central Pantry Cafe | 29 LEINSTER TERRACE | 170 yd | |
| Leinster Arms Public House | 17 LEINSTER TERRACE | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 559 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 581 yd | |
| The Stablehand | 4 BATHURST STREET | 590 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 659 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koox | 35 CRAVEN ROAD | 279 yd | |
| Bar Torelli | 1 OLYMPIA MEWS | 363 yd | |
| Barry's | 7A QUEENSWAY | 414 yd | |
| Urban Social | BAYSWATER STATION, QUEENSWAY | 422 yd | |
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 371 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 401 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 418 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 529 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 456 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.