Porchester Terrace is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 3TT 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 Porchester Terrace, London, W2 3TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 3AT, W2 3TP, W2 6HB, W2 6DR, W2 3LE, W2 6DD, W2 6JL, W2 6DP, W2 6DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W2 3TT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.9% | 49.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 53.8% | 48.1% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 34.3% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 55.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
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 3TT this area, 9.8% 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 64.5% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 19% | 3% | -16.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 59% | 58% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 29.9% 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 | 32.4% | 29.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -53.3% |
| European Union | 23.9% | 29.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 23.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 12.6% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.9% 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 | 30.7% | 29.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -53.3% |
| 10+ Years | 21.2% | 27.6% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 18% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 15.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 18% | 8.0% | 2.2% | 15.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 6.5% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.8% | 76.7% | -26.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Italy | 9.2% | 0.6% | 8.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 13% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porchester Terrace was 355.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% higher than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Porchester Terrace has the 14th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 176th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Porchester Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,583,500 | 2021-06-30 | £2,562,860 |
| 75 Porchester Terrace, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2007-03-23 | £3,269,945 |
| 55 Porchester Terrace, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,250,000 | 2006-06-16 | £7,434,251 |
| 63 Porchester Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2005-08-26 | £1,799,578 |
| 53 Porchester Terrace, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2003-12-19 | £5,709,924 |
The percentage of student residents living in W2 3TT 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Other | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,914 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 | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,123 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 | 50 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 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 935 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 | 884 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,190 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 | 2,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,526 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 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 819 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 | 122 yd | |
| Prince Alfred Public House | 112 QUEENSWAY | 218 yd | |
| Shaftesbury Hyde Park International | 52-56 INVERNESS TERRACE | 219 yd | |
| Mykonos on Hyde Park | 35-36 LEINSTER TERRACE | 227 yd | |
| Malaysia High Commission - The Canteen | 30-34 QUEENSBOROUGH TERRACE | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 550 yd | |
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 618 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 698 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 739 yd | |
| The Stablehand | 4 BATHURST STREET | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Torelli | 1 OLYMPIA MEWS | 314 yd | |
| Urban Social | BAYSWATER STATION, QUEENSWAY | 328 yd | |
| Bishops Cut Price | 81 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 345 yd | |
| Barry's | 7A QUEENSWAY | 358 yd | |
| Tavernaki Grill | 2 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 245 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 284 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 362 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 422 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 424 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.