Porchester Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 6ES 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 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 6AR, W2 6AP, W2 5DR, W2 5DS, W2 5DT, W2 6AG, W2 6AS, W2 6AT, W2 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W2 6ES is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 48.8% | 46.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 6ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 59.5% | 54.7% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 35.7% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 58.1% | 59.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 6ES this area, 6.3% 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 71.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 71.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 38.1% |
| Other | 12% | 5.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| White | 53.1% | 45.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -36.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 14.7% | 12.3% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 11.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, just 30.8% 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 | 27.2% | 30.8% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -52.4% |
| European Union | 22.5% | 21% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 8.1% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.5% | 27.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 22.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.5% 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 | 26.3% | 30.9% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| 10+ Years | 17.9% | 25.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 14.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.3% | 10.8% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 15.9% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51% | 76.7% | -25.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porchester Road was 425.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.6% higher than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Porchester Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 149th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1283.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colonnades, 28 Porchester Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,050,000 | 2022-06-23 | £3,989,989 |
| First Floor Flat 40 Porchester Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,020,000 | 2020-03-03 | £1,679,139 |
| The Colonnades, 26 Porchester Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,500,000 | 2014-01-24 | £22,049,399 |
W2 6ES 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 6ES 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 | 166 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 57 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Rowington Close , Warwick Estate W2 5TF | 3out of 4 | 596 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 | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,870 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 | 1,166 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 | 2,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,556 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 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,058 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 | 406 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TwoTails Bayswater | 43-45 PORCHESTER ROAD | 53 yd | |
| Jrk Kitchen | 29-31 PORCHESTER ROAD | 53 yd | |
| Agape centre | 11 PORCHESTER ROAD | 87 yd | |
| Hobson'S Fish & Chips | 9 PORCHESTER ROAD | 93 yd | |
| Happy Lamb Hot Pot Bayswater | 82-84 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 361 yd | |
| The Princess Royal | 47 HEREFORD ROAD | 549 yd | |
| Silver Hill | 125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 742 yd | |
| The Cock & Bottle | 17 NEEDHAM ROAD | 774 yd | |
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | CONCESSION AT, THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 42 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 218 QUEENSWAY | 53 yd | |
| Grab Burger | 29-31 PORCHESTER ROAD | 53 yd | |
| Chester's | 50 PORCHESTER ROAD | 143 yd | |
| Sizzling Thai | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 54 PORCHESTER ROAD | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 42 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 211 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 376 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 494 yd | |
| Basma | 270 HARROW ROAD | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 100 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 692 yd | |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 759 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 1,004 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.