Gloucester Terrace is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 3DF 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 Gloucester Terrace, London, W2 3DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 3PG, W2 3PH, W2 3PN, W2 3PA, W2 3PD, W2 3PE, W2 3DJ, W2 3PP, W2 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 3DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 51.3% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 55.8% | 48.7% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 3DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 50.2% | 59.4% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 26.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 59.8% | 62.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 26.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 3DF this area, 8% 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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.4% | 71% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 65.7% | 59.4% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 28.5% 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 | 47.4% | 28.5% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -54.7% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 29.7% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 23.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 21.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 28.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.9% 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 | 46.4% | 28.5% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -54.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 28.9% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 19% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 16.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 10.6% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 76.7% | -30.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 6.2% | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Terrace was 281.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gloucester Terrace has the 38th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Hyde Park and the 229th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Gilray House Gloucester Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-01-21 | £500,263 |
| Flat 26 Gilray House Gloucester Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-08-31 | £717,306 |
| Flat 5 Gilray House Gloucester Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2020-12-08 | £736,935 |
| Flat 32 Gilray House Gloucester Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2020-11-27 | £667,414 |
| Flat 11 Gilray House Gloucester Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2019-03-01 | £716,429 |
W2 3DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3DF 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,515 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 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,793 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 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Infants' School Porchester Gardens , W2 6JJ | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minerva Academy 33-35 Praed Street , W2 1NR | - not rated | 860 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA | 3out of 4 | 1,069 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 | 817 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| North Westminster Community School Marylebone Lower House , Penfold Street NW1 6RX | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 2,029 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 | 3,899 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 | 1,129 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 | 3,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,749 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School Room, 7th Floor at St Mary's Education Unit Praed Street , St Mary's Hospital W2 1NY | - not rated | 627 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 | 627 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hampshire School 9 Queensborough Terrace , W2 3TB | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park School The Long Garden , St George's Field W2 2AX | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ravenstone House School The Long Garden , Albion Street W2 2AX | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Public House | 66 BAYSWATER ROAD | 69 yd | |
| Sheila'S Take Away | 24A CRAVEN TERRACE | 138 yd | |
| Les Filles | 27 CRAVEN TERRACE | 150 yd | |
| Lancaster Deli Bar | 28 CRAVEN TERRACE | 161 yd | |
| The Mitre Public House | 24 CRAVEN TERRACE | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stablehand | 4 BATHURST STREET | 161 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 335 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 520 yd | |
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 532 yd | |
| Brewdog Paddington | UNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibu Malaysian | 12A BATHURST STREET | 156 yd | |
| Koox | 35 CRAVEN ROAD | 251 yd | |
| Paddington Biryani | 12 SUSSEX PLACE | 373 yd | |
| Bagel Factory | 175 PRAED STREET | 424 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | GROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 655 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNIT R17, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 655 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 822 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 863 yd | |
| Tesco | UNIT 8, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 799 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 841 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (London Metropole) HARBET ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,084 yd |
| Serpentine Lido SERPENTINE LODGE SERPENTINE LODGE HYDE PARK | swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.