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Craven Terrace is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 3QH 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 Terrace, London, W2 3QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W2 3EL, W2 3LH, W2 3QG, W2 3QQ, W2 3LN, W2 3QD, W2 3QE, W2 3BW, W2 3PP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W2 3QH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.6%49.6%4.0% 51.0% -1.4%
Male54.4%50.4%-4.0% 49.0% 1.4%

Partnership Status

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 3QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single54.3%50.2%-4.1% 37.9% 12.3%
Married: Opposite sex32.8%36.1%3.3% 44.2% -8.1%
Married: Same sex0.7%0.4%-0.3% 0.3% 0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated3.3%2.9%-0.4% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced8.6%7.9%-0.7% 9.1% -1.2%
Widowed0.3%1.7%1.4% 6.1% -4.4%

Health

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 (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health69.7%69.8%0.1% 48.4% 21.4%
Good health27.6%20.4%-7.2% 33.6% -13.2%
Fair health2.7%9.1%6.4% 12.7% -3.6%
Bad health0%0.8%0.8% 4.0% -3.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 3QH this area, 4.2% 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 73.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications2.3%4.2%1.9% 18.2% -14.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.3%2.9%-0.4% 9.6% -6.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.6%5%-0.6% 13.4% -8.4%
Apprenticeship0.3%3.8%3.5% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7%7.9%0.9% 16.9% -9.0%
Degree or Similar69.2%73.8%4.6% 33.8% 40.0%
Other12.3%2.5%-9.8% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.9%1.9% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese3.6%2.3%-1.3% 0.7% 1.6%
Indian0.6%4.5%3.9% 3.1% 1.4%
Pakistani0.6%1.1%0.5% 2.7% -1.6%
Other Asian3%4.9%1.9% 1.6% 3.3%
Black African0.6%1.1%0.5% 2.5% -1.4%
Black Caribbean0.9%2.3%1.4% 1.0% 1.3%
Other Black1.2%0%-1.2% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%1.1%-0.7% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.8%0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.8%0.2% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other1.8%1.9%0.1% 0.8% 1.1%
White79.9%67.9%-12.0% 81.4% -13.5%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Arab2.4%4.2%1.8% 0.6% 3.6%
Other3%4.9%1.9% 1.6% 3.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom35.4%37.1%1.7% 83.2% -46.1%
European Union27.9%28.1%0.2% 6.1% 22.0%
Rest of Europe3.9%5.6%1.7% 0.8% 4.8%
Africa2.7%3%0.3% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia10.8%15.7%4.9% 5.6% 10.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean10.5%5.6%-4.9% 1.3% 4.3%
Oceania8.7%4.9%-3.8% 0.3% 4.6%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK34.5%37.4%2.9% 83.2% -45.8%
10+ Years17.1%20.8%3.7% 9.8% 11.0%
5-10 Years16.5%14.7%-1.8% 2.9% 11.8%
2-5 Years17.4%12.1%-5.3% 2.2% 9.9%
Less than 2 years14.4%15.1%0.7% 1.9% 13.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom52.3% 76.7% -24.4%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France4.2% 0.3% 3.9%
Germany3% 0.2% 2.8%
Italy2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Spain3.4% 0.4% 3.0%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Romania1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Other EU countries10.2% 1.5% 8.7%
Other Europe4.2% 0.2% 4.0%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Eastern Asia3% 0.3% 2.7%
Southern Asia2.3% 1.2% 1.1%
South-East Asia1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
North America and the Caribbean2.7% 0.3% 2.4%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Oceania1.9% 0.1% 1.8%
No passport held2.7% 13.5% -10.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.7% 37.2% -7.5%
Christian43.6% 46.2% -2.6%
Buddhist3% 0.5% 2.5%
Hindu2.3% 1.7% 0.6%
Jewish3.8% 0.5% 3.3%
Muslim7.5% 6.5% 1.0%
Sikh1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Not answered8.6% 6.0% 2.6%

Safety

Is Craven Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Terrace was 249.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Craven Terrace has the 46th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park and the 250th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£75,700
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W2 3QH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Craven Terrace are based on 182 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Craven Terrace, London, W2 3QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for W2 3QH

Average Price
£359,136
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,019,734
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£256,046
Other
£987,165

Estimated Average Property Prices for Craven Terrace

Average Price
£545,886
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,320,149
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£485,724
Other
£1,692,310

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Craven TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 23 Ambassador Court, 17 Craven Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£250,0002025-08-08 £248,645
Flat 8 Ambassador Court, 17 Craven Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£200,0002023-03-07 £151,810
24A Craven Terrace, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£25,0002022-08-12 £19,647
Flat 7 Ambassador Court, 17 Craven Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£200,0002022-03-29 £153,396
Flat 24 Ambassador Court, 17 Craven Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£190,0002021-03-09 £159,748
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W2 3QH

Employment

W2 3QH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% 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.

W2 3QH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Self-Employed46
Retired19
Student (economically inactive)13
Looking after home or family11
Other11
Part-Time Employee10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed6
Long-Term Sick or disabled5

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities60
Professional, scientific and technical activities41
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Accommodation and food service activities20
Information and communication17
Human health and social work activities11
Education11
Administrative and support service activities10
Construction9
Other8
Real estate activities7
Manufacturing6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Mining and quarrying3
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 1,756 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,127 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne Children's Centre
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,211 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 2,453 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
2out of 4 2,525 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 54 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hallfield Primary School
Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ
3out of 4 485 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Edward Wilson Primary School
Senior Street , W2 5TL
3out of 4 1,238 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
13 Nutford Place , W1H 5HA
4out of 4 1,282 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary
19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR
3out of 4 1,319 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 759 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
4out of 4 1,325 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR
4out of 4 1,750 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 1,870 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 2,400 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 1,094 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 2,825 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 3,619 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 4,011 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,054 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 1,305 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,807 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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 678 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kensington Park School
40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT
- not rated 745 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
College Park School
Garway Road , W2 4PH
3out of 4 915 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pembridge Hall School
018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH
- not rated 1,018 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire
St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ
- not rated 1,049 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Taormina19 CRAVEN TERRACE15 yd
The Mitre Public House24 CRAVEN TERRACE19 yd
Lancaster Deli Bar28 CRAVEN TERRACE25 yd
Les Filles27 CRAVEN TERRACE33 yd
OzukiBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR MAISONETTE, 15 CRAVEN TERRACE36 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Stablehand4 BATHURST STREET297 yd
The Bear27-29 SPRING STREET376 yd
The Beer HousePADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET493 yd
The Barrel VaultUnit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road528 yd
Brewdog PaddingtonUNIT 1, WEST END QUAY, SOUTH WHARF ROAD920 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Koox35 CRAVEN ROAD126 yd
Ibu Malaysian12A BATHURST STREET309 yd
Bagel Factory175 PRAED STREET449 yd
Paddington Biryani12 SUSSEX PLACE489 yd
Joe & The JuiceSt Pancras International Station, Pancras Road528 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks And Spencer - Simply FoodGROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET617 yd
Sainsbury'sUNIT R17, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET617 yd
Tesco Bayswater Express62-64 QUEENSWAY655 yd
Sainsbury'sQUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY698 yd
Tesco138-142 QUEENSWAY711 yd

Sport

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 pool670 yd
Queens London
QUEENSWAY
ice rinks688 yd
Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed)
Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway
health and fitness suite803 yd
Nuffield Health (Paddington)
SHELDON SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool808 yd
Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed)
Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens
squash courts880 yd
Pure Gym (Bayswater)
MOSCOW PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool881 yd
City Of Westminster College (Closed)
North Wharf Road
health and fitness suite906 yd
Porchester Centre
QUEENSWAY
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool976 yd
Livingwell Health Club (London Metropole)
HARBET ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,078 yd
City Of Westminster College
PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN
health and fitness suite1,078 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed73.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed59.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.