Chapel Side is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 4LL 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 Chapel Side, London, W2 4LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 4LG, W2 4HZ, W2 4HU, W2 4LA, W2 4XW, W2 4LD, W2 4LS, W2 4JZ, W2 4LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 4LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 51.6% | 8.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 56.7% | 48.4% | -8.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4LL, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.6% | 50.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 32.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (88%) 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 | 66.6% | 62.9% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 25.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4LL this area, 2.8% 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 72.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 65% | 72.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 38.7% |
| Other | 14.2% | 2.3% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 10% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 9.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 76.8% | 68.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 30.4% 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 | 37.9% | 30.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -52.8% |
| European Union | 25.3% | 25.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.4% 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 | 37.2% | 30.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -52.8% |
| 10+ Years | 19.5% | 27.6% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 16.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Side was 318.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% higher than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chapel Side has the 18th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 194th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Chapel Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £579,000 | 2018-09-07 | £495,825 |
| 34 Chapel Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2018-05-10 | £2,230,278 |
| 34 Chapel Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2016-12-07 | £1,442,936 |
| 26 Chapel Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2014-09-11 | £2,649,936 |
| 29 Chapel Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,129,200 | 2012-06-12 | £2,983,879 |
The percentage of student residents living in W2 4LL 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,574 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 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,133 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 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,714 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 | 1,763 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 | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,927 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 | 2,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,886 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 | 85 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 312 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guillam Coffee House | 31 ST PETERSBURGH PLACE | 56 yd | |
| Phoenix | 51 MOSCOW ROAD | 142 yd | |
| Pastada | 47 MOSCOW ROAD | 164 yd | |
| Cocoro Kaiseki | 45 MOSCOW ROAD | 164 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | KINGS HEAD, 33 MOSCOW ROAD | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 221 yd | |
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 395 yd | |
| Old Swan | Public House, 206 Kensington Church Street | 437 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 437 yd | |
| The Mall Tavern | Public House, 71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Social | BAYSWATER STATION, QUEENSWAY | 276 yd | |
| Barry's | 7A QUEENSWAY | 306 yd | |
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 326 yd | |
| Brazilian House Ltd | UNIT L4, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 326 yd | |
| Wrap Roll It | UNIT L5, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 280 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 327 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 406 yd | |
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 433 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 185 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 326 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 553 yd | |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 584 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 708 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 742 yd | |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.