Palace Court is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 4JA is located in the Bayswater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palace Court, London, W2 4JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 4JZ, W2 4LP, W2 4HR, W2 4JY, W2 4LG, W2 4HU, W2 4LZ, W2 4LA, W2 4LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W2 4JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 4JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 52.6% | 59.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 28.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (96%) 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 | 64.1% | 65.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 17.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 30.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -9.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4JA this area, 5.7% 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 76.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -13.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 11.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.3% | 76.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 42.9% |
| Other | 14.8% | 3.8% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 69.6% | 65% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, just 31.8% 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 | 34.1% | 31.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -51.4% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 23.1% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Africa | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 22.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 18.4% | 8.7% | -9.7% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.4% 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 | 32.7% | 31.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -51.8% |
| 10+ Years | 20.3% | 23.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 15.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 16% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 10.9% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.3% | 76.7% | -28.4% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palace Court was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.0% lower than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Palace Court has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 15th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Saxon Hall Palace Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-06-09 | £824,770 |
| Flat 24 Saxon Hall, 16 Palace Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £678,000 | 2023-05-19 | £533,656 |
| Flat 8 Saxon Hall Palace Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,004 | 2023-03-29 | £144,737 |
| Flat 18 Saxon Hall Palace Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,004 | 2023-03-29 | £144,737 |
| Flat 15 Saxon Hall Palace Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £989,995 | 2020-06-30 | £895,654 |
W2 4JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,556 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 | 2,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,840 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 | 2,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,904 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 | 2,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 35 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Restaurant | Basement and Ground Floor 6 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 121 yd | |
| Guillam Coffee House | 31 ST PETERSBURGH PLACE | 162 yd | |
| Gourmet House Caviar & Deli | 10 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 177 yd | |
| De Amicis | 14 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 199 yd | |
| Mawi Cafe | 24A Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 121 yd | |
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 312 yd | |
| Old Swan | Public House, 206 Kensington Church Street | 350 yd | |
| The Mall Tavern | Public House, 71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace | 364 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 11 Pembridge Road, LONDON | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Grill Kebabs | 40B Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 275 yd | |
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 323 yd | |
| Brazilian House Ltd | UNIT L4, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 323 yd | |
| Wrap Roll It | UNIT L5, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 323 yd | |
| Amorino | 21 QUEENSWAY | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 326 yd | |
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 366 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 493 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 321 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 511 yd | |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 531 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 779 yd | |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 987 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 | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.