Talbot Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 5JE 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 Talbot Road, London, W2 5JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 5LX, W2 5QE, W2 5PJ, W2 5JU, W2 5NU, W2 5NT, W2 5JT, W2 5QT, W2 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 5JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 55.7% | 55.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 31.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 10.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 68% | 63.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 22.6% | 25% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 5JE this area, 3.4% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.3% | 68.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.5% | 74.8% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 50% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 50% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 20.1% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 49.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 27.2% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 11.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 2.1% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Road was 157.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Talbot Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 255th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 D 3 Talbot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-07-30 | £489,868 |
| Ground Floor Flat 1 Talbot Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,390,000 | 2024-05-28 | £1,221,611 |
| Flat A 3 Talbot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,790,000 | 2023-08-14 | £1,507,678 |
| Flat B, 3 Talbot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-06-11 | £454,629 |
| 3 Talbot Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £23,880 | 2020-04-30 | £20,336 |
W2 5JE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W2 5JE 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 946 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 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 114 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 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy Amberley Road , Westminster W9 2JY | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Free schools | 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 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,640 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 | 1,542 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 | 1,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 607 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion Club | 2 ST STEPHEN'S GARDENS | 159 yd | |
| Cépage(s) | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 69 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 169 yd | |
| Paddington Railway Club | 68 CHEPSTOW ROAD | 178 yd | |
| Haminados Ltd | 78 CHEPSTOW ROAD | 181 yd | |
| Jack and Bean | 78 CHEPSTOW ROAD | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess Royal | 47 HEREFORD ROAD | 287 yd | |
| Silver Hill | 125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 317 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 335 yd | |
| The Cock & Bottle | 17 NEEDHAM ROAD | 436 yd | |
| The Globe | 103 Talbot Road, LONDON | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 107 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 273 yd | |
| Sushishop | 72 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 286 yd | |
| By Chef Jen | 53 PORCHESTER ROAD | 305 yd | |
| Chester's | 50 PORCHESTER ROAD | 343 yd | |
| Sizzling Thai | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 54 PORCHESTER ROAD | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 293 yd | |
| Basma | 270 HARROW ROAD | 397 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 454 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 458 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 501 yd | |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 731 yd | |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 926 yd | |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 947 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 230.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 230.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 31.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.