Orsett Terrace is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 6AJ 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 Orsett Terrace, London, W2 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 6BN, W2 6BH, W2 6HX, W2 6BJ, W2 6AL, W2 6AU, W2 6HT, W2 6EG, W2 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W2 6AJ is primarily male, with 58.6% of the population 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 | 45.2% | 41.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 54.8% | 58.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 6AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 60.3% | 66.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 27.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 51.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 8.4% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 6AJ this area, 7.2% 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 71.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.3% | 71.7% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 37.9% |
| Other | 9.3% | 0.9% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 63.1% | 69.2% | 6.1% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Arab | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 37.6% 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 | 42.9% | 37.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -45.6% |
| European Union | 21.2% | 28.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 22.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 14.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.3% 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 | 41% | 37.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -45.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 20.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 20.3% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 17.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.8% | 11.4% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 10.9% | 1.5% | 9.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orsett Terrace 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25A Orsett Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-10-01 | £430,000 |
| 9A Orsett Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-10-25 | £422,811 |
| 24C Orsett Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-04-23 | £433,654 |
| 3B - 3E Orsett Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2024-02-09 | £391,312 |
| 40C Orsett Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-11-06 | £444,977 |
W2 6AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6AJ 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,549 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 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,756 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 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Rowington Close , Warwick Estate W2 5TF | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 697 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 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 987 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 | 2,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,381 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 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,244 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 | 541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Trois Oursons | 170 GLOUCESTER TERRACE | 126 yd | |
| Happy Lamb Hot Pot Bayswater | 82-84 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 178 yd | |
| Agape centre | 11 PORCHESTER ROAD | 230 yd | |
| The Porchester | 88 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 231 yd | |
| Hobson'S Fish & Chips | 9 PORCHESTER ROAD | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 530 yd | |
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 596 yd | |
| The Princess Royal | 47 HEREFORD ROAD | 733 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 738 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | CONCESSION AT, THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 175 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 218 QUEENSWAY | 236 yd | |
| Grab Burger | 29-31 PORCHESTER ROAD | 236 yd | |
| Bishops Cut Price | 81 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 268 yd | |
| Chester's | 50 PORCHESTER ROAD | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 175 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 441 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12A SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 457 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | GROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 794 yd | |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 798 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Little Venice Sports Centre CROMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 873 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.