Hereford Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 4PD is located in the Bayswater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hereford Road, London, W2 4PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 4WB, W2 4DP, W2 4NU, W2 4WA, W2 4JB, W2 4JE, W2 4EJ, W2 4NP, W2 4TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W2 4PD 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 4PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 46.8% | 45.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 39.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 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 (91.9%) 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 | 57.3% | 65.4% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 26.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 4.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
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 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 61.2% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 18% | 0% | -18.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 70.9% | 74.5% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 43.3% 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 | 48.3% | 43.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 19.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 13.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.6% 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 | 46.2% | 43.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 34.6% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 4.3% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 8.5% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 14.9% | 6.0% | 8.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bayswater average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 15 Evesham House Hereford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,485,000 | 2024-08-07 | £1,230,237 |
| Flat 16 Evesham House Hereford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2023-02-09 | £990,377 |
| Flat 1 Evesham House Hereford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,060,000 | 2021-10-22 | £833,019 |
| Flat 14 Evesham House Hereford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2020-07-15 | £1,197,722 |
| Flat 4 Evesham House Hereford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2018-05-03 | £808,933 |
W2 4PD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4PD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W2 4PD 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,444 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 | 1,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 746 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 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,560 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 | 1,828 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 | 1,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 5,092 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 | 2,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 144 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 200 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 381 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Edward Ph | PRINCE EDWARD PUBLIC HOUSE, 73 PRINCE'S SQUARE | 72 yd | |
| Assaggi Restaurant | BASEMENT TO PART FIRST FLOOR, 39 CHEPSTOW PLACE | 136 yd | |
| Guillam Coffee House | 31 ST PETERSBURGH PLACE | 163 yd | |
| Sinuhe | 13 HEREFORD ROAD | 210 yd | |
| Hafez | GROUND FLOOR, 5 HEREFORD ROAD | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 300 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 383 yd | |
| The Princess Royal | 47 HEREFORD ROAD | 393 yd | |
| Sun in Splendour | PUBLIC HOUSE, 7 Portobello Road | 395 yd | |
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Grill Kebabs | 40B Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 359 yd | |
| Sushishop | 72 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 378 yd | |
| Urban Social | BAYSWATER STATION, QUEENSWAY | 410 yd | |
| Barry's | 7A QUEENSWAY | 461 yd | |
| Salwa London | 33 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 364 yd | |
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 422 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 249 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 445 yd | |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 491 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 555 yd | |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 577 yd | |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 1,011 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 | 115 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 143 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.