Bayswater Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 4RN 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 Bayswater Road, London, W2 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 4RN, W2 4RQ, W2 4RW, W2 4RL, W2 4AG, W2 4AQ, W2 4QN, W2 4QR, W2 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 4RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 58.3% | 55.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 28% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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 | 55.5% | 54.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.6% | 63.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.3% | -12.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| White | 69.6% | 63.1% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 41.6% 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 | 36.6% | 41.6% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -41.6% |
| European Union | 26.4% | 15.8% | -10.6% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 19.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 12.9% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 8.4% | 2% | -6.4% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.3% 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 | 35.7% | 41.2% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 37.3% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 27.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.2% | 6.4% | -10.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 6.4% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 8.8% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bayswater Road was 598.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 192.3% higher than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Bayswater Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 106th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 172.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Room Caroline House Bayswater Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-10-19 | £101,533 |
| Flat 53 Caroline House Bayswater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2019-10-31 | £1,294,451 |
| Flat 57 Caroline House Bayswater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2016-07-29 | £490,760 |
| Flat 55 Caroline House Bayswater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2011-06-27 | £922,800 |
| Flat 53 Caroline House Bayswater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2008-03-25 | £1,206,764 |
W2 4RN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 4RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4RN 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 | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,788 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 | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,354 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 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James & St John Church of England Primary School 4 Craven Terrace , W2 3QD | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,074 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 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,708 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 | 2,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,666 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 | 2,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,146 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 | 49 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 267 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 584 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Garden Cafe | Kensington Gardens Cafe, The Broad Walk | 57 yd | |
| Aubaine | 129 BAYSWATER ROAD | 66 yd | |
| New Fortune Cookie | 1 QUEENSWAY | 66 yd | |
| Ibo Cafe | 128 BAYSWATER ROAD | 90 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 27 QUEENSWAY | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 307 yd | |
| The Mall Tavern | Public House, 71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace | 484 yd | |
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 497 yd | |
| Old Swan | Public House, 206 Kensington Church Street | 523 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 110 yd | |
| Brazilian House Ltd | UNIT L4, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 110 yd | |
| Wrap Roll It | UNIT L5, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 110 yd | |
| Amorino | 21 QUEENSWAY | 110 yd | |
| Juice Land | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 213 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 253 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 446 yd | |
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 571 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 105 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 702 yd | |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 766 yd | |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 1,010 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.