Inverness Terrace is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 6JF is located in the Lancaster Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Inverness Terrace, London, W2 6JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 6LY, W2 6JB, W2 6HG, W2 6HQ, W2 6JA, W2 6HH, W2 6BG, W2 6JE, W2 6LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W2 6JF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 6JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 67.2% | 57.1% | -10.1% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 29% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 62.5% | 54.8% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 33.1% | 7.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 9.2% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.3% | 66.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 11.4% | 4.1% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 11.4% | 5.6% | -5.8% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 54.2% | 49.8% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 14.1% |
| Other | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 25.6% 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 | 28.9% | 25.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -57.6% |
| European Union | 20.3% | 26% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.2% | 24.4% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 11.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.6% 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 | 28.6% | 25.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -57.9% |
| 10+ Years | 24.6% | 31.6% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.2% | 9.5% | -7.7% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 14.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 19% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.8% | 76.7% | -29.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 20.8% | 6.5% | 14.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inverness Terrace was 802.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 291.5% higher than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Inverness Terrace has the 3rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 83rd highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 229.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 204 Aird House, 117 Inverness Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £712,622 | 2016-03-31 | £614,647 |
| Apartment 101 Aird House, 117 Inverness Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £448,875 | 2016-03-31 | £387,161 |
| Apartment 206 Aird House, 117 Inverness Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £781,257 | 2016-03-31 | £673,846 |
| Apartment 106 Aird House, 117 Inverness Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £721,761 | 2016-03-31 | £622,529 |
| Apartment 208 Aird House, 117 Inverness Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,105,041 | 2016-03-31 | £953,114 |
W2 6JF 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 6JF 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 | 90 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,468 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 | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,965 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 | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 710 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 | 722 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 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,009 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 | 1,265 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 | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,659 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 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,096 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 | 249 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 605 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arro Coffee | 77 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 84 yd | |
| The Chef'S Table | 3 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 96 yd | |
| Mangiatutto Limited | 94 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 119 yd | |
| Khan'S Restaurant | GROUND FLOOR, BOURNE HOUSE, 13-15 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 121 yd | |
| Ariston Hellenic Eatery | 2A WESTBOURNE GROVE | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayden Pub & Rooms | 65 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 298 yd | |
| The Princess Royal | 47 HEREFORD ROAD | 532 yd | |
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 738 yd | |
| The Cock & Bottle | 17 NEEDHAM ROAD | 760 yd | |
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Cut Price | 81 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD | 84 yd | |
| Tavernaki Grill | 2 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 126 yd | |
| Salwa London | 33 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 178 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | CONCESSION AT, THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 203 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 218 QUEENSWAY | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 169 QUEENSWAY | 88 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 138 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 203 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 343 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 374 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 118 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 520 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 908 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 1,005 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.