Craven Hill is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 3EN 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 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 3ER, W2 3NP, W2 3NA, W2 3DS, W2 3DY, W2 3AF, W2 3LP, W2 3QE, W2 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 3EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 48.2% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.4% | 40.3% | -20.1% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 43.3% | 13.7% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 60.4% | 66.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 27.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 3EN this area, 3% 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 76.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -12.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.7% | 76.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 42.3% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 8.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 63.9% | 71.4% | 7.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 32.3% 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 | 29% | 32.3% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -50.9% |
| European Union | 30.6% | 28.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 22.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 4.5% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 16.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 9.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.6% 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 | 28.6% | 32.7% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -50.5% |
| 10+ Years | 22.7% | 27.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.6% | 16.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 14.3% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.2% | 76.7% | -34.5% |
| Ireland | 8.3% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| France | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.7% | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Hill was 392.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craven Hill has the 28th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park and the 165th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.8%.

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 A 11 Craven Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £602,000 | 2025-04-30 | £552,335 |
| Flat 4 7 Craven Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-03-15 | £1,190,270 |
| Flat 5 7 Craven Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-02-28 | £1,157,729 |
| Flat N 11 Craven Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2024-01-17 | £768,321 |
| Flat 2 19 Craven Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,245,000 | 2024-01-12 | £1,751,148 |
W2 3EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3EN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,031 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 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,370 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 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,216 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 | 815 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,433 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 | 1,147 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 | 2,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,236 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 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,619 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 | 582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community special school | 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 | 797 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 1,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mansion House | 38-40 LANCASTER GATE | 42 yd | |
| Chinese Little Princess | 3 CRAVEN TERRACE | 136 yd | |
| La Costa | 44 CRAVEN ROAD | 163 yd | |
| Ozuki | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR MAISONETTE, 15 CRAVEN TERRACE | 164 yd | |
| Tukdin Flavours Of Malaysia | 41 CRAVEN ROAD | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stablehand | 4 BATHURST STREET | 477 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 502 yd | |
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 533 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 610 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koox | 35 CRAVEN ROAD | 189 yd | |
| Bar Torelli | 1 OLYMPIA MEWS | 448 yd | |
| Ibu Malaysian | 12A BATHURST STREET | 493 yd | |
| Barry's | 7A QUEENSWAY | 499 yd | |
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 472 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 525 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | GROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 644 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNIT R17, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 524 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 1,008 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.