Queens Gardens is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 3BD 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 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 6DA, W2 6DB, W2 3AA, W2 3BA, W2 3EA, W2 3AF, W2 6DD, W2 3ER, W2 3DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 3BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 46.1% | 51.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 34.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 5.5% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 70.4% | 61.6% | -8.8% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 19.6% | 26% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3BD this area, 4.7% 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 69%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.4% | 69% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74.6% | 71.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, just 42.3% 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 | 46.2% | 42.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 28% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 21.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 14% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 9.1% | 3.4% | -5.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.2% 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 | 45.3% | 42.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 18.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.4% | 16.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 14.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 9.2% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 10.3% | 0.6% | 9.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hyde Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement 19 Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2025-03-31 | £774,672 |
| Ground Floor Flat 19 Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2025-03-11 | £1,012,355 |
| Flat 4 25 Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-02-26 | £557,413 |
| Flat 6 23 Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-06-27 | £1,214,855 |
| Flat 4 20 Queens Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2022-01-07 | £1,188,218 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Queens Gardens, London, W2 3BD has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 17 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Queens Gardens, London, W2 3BD has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 17 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
W2 3BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W2 3BD 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 61 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,013 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 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James & St John Church of England Primary School 4 Craven Terrace , W2 3QD | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Infants' School Porchester Gardens , W2 6JJ | - not rated | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minerva Academy 33-35 Praed Street , W2 1NR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community 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 | 755 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,087 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 | 2,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hampshire School 9 Queensborough Terrace , W2 3TB | - not rated | 267 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School Room, 7th Floor at St Mary's Education Unit Praed Street , St Mary's Hospital W2 1NY | - not rated | 752 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 752 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 32 yd | |
| Cleveland Arms Public House | 28 CHILWORTH STREET | 179 yd | |
| New Mansion House | 38-40 LANCASTER GATE | 204 yd | |
| Mykonos on Hyde Park | 35-36 LEINSTER TERRACE | 204 yd | |
| La Costa | 44 CRAVEN ROAD | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 509 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 558 yd | |
| The Stablehand | 4 BATHURST STREET | 594 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 618 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koox | 35 CRAVEN ROAD | 275 yd | |
| Bar Torelli | 1 OLYMPIA MEWS | 404 yd | |
| Urban Social | BAYSWATER STATION, QUEENSWAY | 448 yd | |
| Barry's | 7A QUEENSWAY | 454 yd | |
| Bishops Cut Price | 81 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 392 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 398 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 448 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 498 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 524 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 504 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 1,042 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) Paddington Green | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 71.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.