St Stephens Crescent is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 5QT 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 St Stephens Crescent, London, W2 5QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 5RY, W2 5LH, W2 5JF, W2 5QU, W2 5JG, W2 5PL, W2 5QX, W2 5QP, W2 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 5QT 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 5QT, 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 5QT 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 St Stephens Crescent was 161.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Stephens Crescent has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bayswater and the 249th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 7 7 St Stephens Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2025-03-28 | £1,452,308 |
| Basement 7 St Stephens Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-03-14 | £526,462 |
| Flat 5 7 St Stephens Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-07-10 | £574,511 |
| Third And Fourth Floor Flat 1 St Stephens Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2024-04-04 | £1,704,158 |
| Flat 5 2 St Stephens Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-07-27 | £540,458 |
W2 5QT 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 5QT 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 | - not rated | 891 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 974 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 | 1,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,707 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 | - not rated | 148 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 | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | - not rated | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy Amberley Road , Westminster W9 2JY | 4out of 4 | 642 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 | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,529 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 | 1,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 4,414 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,954 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 | 446 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 18 Pembridge Square , W2 4EH | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hampshire School 9 Queensborough Terrace , W2 3TB | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 85 yd | |
| Cépage(s) | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 69 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 92 yd | |
| Prince Bonaparte Public House | 80 CHEPSTOW ROAD | 113 yd | |
| Haminados Ltd | 78 CHEPSTOW ROAD | 117 yd | |
| Jack and Bean | 78 CHEPSTOW ROAD | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill | 125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 211 yd | |
| The Princess Royal | 47 HEREFORD ROAD | 306 yd | |
| The Cock & Bottle | 17 NEEDHAM ROAD | 396 yd | |
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 416 yd | |
| The Globe | 103 Talbot Road, LONDON | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 107 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 171 yd | |
| Sushishop | 72 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 350 yd | |
| By Chef Jen | 53 PORCHESTER ROAD | 393 yd | |
| Sizzling Thai | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 54 PORCHESTER ROAD | 441 yd | |
| Chester's | 50 PORCHESTER ROAD | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 335 yd | |
| Basma | 270 HARROW ROAD | 412 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 555 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 564 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 389 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 486 yd | |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 683 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 891 yd | |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 946 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 323.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 323.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 47.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.