Queensway is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 4RA is located in the Lancaster Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 2012-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queensway, London, W2 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 4RA, W2 4RB, W2 4RD, W2 4RE, W2 4RF, W2 4AS, W2 4AF, W2 4AJ, W2 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W2 4RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 38.8% | 55.4% | 16.6% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 61.2% | 44.6% | -16.6% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 4RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83% 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 | 72.6% | 83% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 45.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -31.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.4%) 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 | 62.7% | 69% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 20.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 25.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around W2 4RA this area, 3.1% 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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 24.7% | 18.4% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.7% | 61% | -2.7% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 13.7% | 4% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 6% | 32.5% | 26.5% | 0.7% | 31.8% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 65.7% | 42.4% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 20% 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 | 27.9% | 20% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -63.2% |
| European Union | 36.3% | 17% | -19.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 44.8% | 29.9% | 5.6% | 39.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 20% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.4% 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 | 27.4% | 20.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -63.1% |
| 10+ Years | 20.9% | 21.4% | 0.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 7% | -7.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.9% | 8.7% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 42.8% | 22.4% | 1.9% | 40.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.5% | 76.7% | -41.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 29.8% | 0.3% | 29.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 18.6% | 46.2% | -27.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway was 826.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 303.3% higher than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Queensway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 79th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 184.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 572.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens House, 73 - 77 Queensway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,100,000 | 2019-03-29 | £4,668,929 |
W2 4RA 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 4RA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,852 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 | 2,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,184 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 | 288 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 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 913 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,979 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 | 1,525 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 | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,686 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 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 172 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 331 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horseshoe Casino | 79-81 QUEENSWAY | 19 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 47-49 QUEENSWAY | 26 yd | |
| Bella Italia Queensway 55 also t/a Mac Shack & Super Nonna | 55-57 QUEENSWAY | 26 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 51 QUEENSWAY | 26 yd | |
| Five Guys | 59-63 QUEENSWAY | 26 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 436 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 468 yd | |
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 633 yd | |
| The Princess Royal | 47 HEREFORD ROAD | 651 yd | |
| The Mall Tavern | Public House, 71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Social | BAYSWATER STATION, QUEENSWAY | 25 yd | |
| Barry's | 7A QUEENSWAY | 70 yd | |
| Bar Torelli | 1 OLYMPIA MEWS | 91 yd | |
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 147 yd | |
| Brazilian House Ltd | UNIT L4, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 2 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 52 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 413 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 152 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 211 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 831 yd | |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 835 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 989 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,042 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.