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Westbourne Terrace is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 6QJ is located in the Lancaster Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W2 6QB, W2 6BA, W2 6QG, W2 6HR, W2 6HN, W2 6AB, W2 6JX, W2 6AH, W2 6QH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W2 6QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.2%48.7%-2.5% 51.0% -2.3%
Male48.8%51.3%2.5% 49.0% 2.3%

Partnership Status

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 6QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single55.6%47.7%-7.9% 37.9% 9.8%
Married: Opposite sex20.8%37.9%17.1% 44.2% -6.3%
Married: Same sex1.1%0.8%-0.3% 0.3% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.5%1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Separated7.9%3%-4.9% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced12.4%7.6%-4.8% 9.1% -1.5%
Widowed2.2%1.5%-0.7% 6.1% -4.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.4%57.7%11.3% 48.4% 9.3%
Good health29.4%25.6%-3.8% 33.6% -8.0%
Fair health12.3%8.3%-4.0% 12.7% -4.4%
Bad health8.1%7.7%-0.4% 4.0% 3.7%
Very bad health3.8%0.6%-3.2% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications17.4%25%7.6% 18.2% 6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.8%0%-11.8% 9.6% -9.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.7%3.7%-16.0% 13.4% -9.7%
Apprenticeship1.1%0.7%-0.4% 5.3% -4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels4.5%14.7%10.2% 16.9% -2.2%
Degree or Similar37.1%49.3%12.2% 33.8% 15.5%
Other8.4%6.6%-1.8% 2.8% 3.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.8%12.4%9.6% 1.1% 11.3%
Chinese2.8%6.8%4.0% 0.7% 6.1%
Indian2.8%1.9%-0.9% 3.1% -1.2%
Pakistani0%1.2%1.2% 2.7% -1.5%
Other Asian0.9%3.1%2.2% 1.6% 1.5%
Black African10%6.2%-3.8% 2.5% 3.7%
Black Caribbean6.2%3.1%-3.1% 1.0% 2.1%
Other Black3.8%1.9%-1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.6%-0.8% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African1.9%0%-1.9% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%1.2%0.7% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1.9%1.9%0.0% 0.8% 1.1%
White46.4%50.9%4.5% 81.4% -30.5%
Arab10%1.9%-8.1% 0.6% 1.3%
Other8.5%6.8%-1.7% 1.6% 5.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom50.2%39.1%-11.1% 83.2% -44.1%
European Union10.4%18.6%8.2% 6.1% 12.5%
Rest of Europe3.3%7.7%4.4% 0.8% 6.9%
Africa11.8%4.5%-7.3% 2.7% 1.8%
Middle East and Asia14.7%21.2%6.5% 5.6% 15.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.7%8.3%3.6% 1.3% 7.0%
Oceania4.3%0%-4.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.5%0.6%0.1% 0.0% 0.6%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK49.8%38.6%-11.2% 83.2% -44.6%
10+ Years3.8%39.2%35.4% 9.8% 29.4%
5-10 Years5.7%5.7%0.0% 2.9% 2.8%
2-5 Years7.1%7.6%0.5% 2.2% 5.4%
Less than 2 years33.6%8.9%-24.7% 1.9% 7.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65% 76.7% -11.7%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy4.4% 0.6% 3.8%
Portugal3.8% 0.5% 3.3%
Spain1.9% 0.4% 1.5%
Lithuania1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Other EU countries3.8% 1.5% 2.3%
Turkey1.9% 0.1% 1.8%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Eastern Asia1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Southern Asia1.9% 1.2% 0.7%
South-East Asia2.5% 0.2% 2.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
No passport held2.5% 13.5% -11.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion22.3% 37.2% -14.9%
Christian35% 46.2% -11.2%
Buddhist3.2% 0.5% 2.7%
Jewish1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Muslim26.1% 6.5% 19.6%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered11.5% 6.0% 5.5%

Safety

Is Westbourne Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westbourne 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 .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£66,900
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W2 6QJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westbourne Terrace are based on 1196 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6QJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for W2 6QJ

Average Price
£780,268
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£801,176
Other
£6,677

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westbourne Terrace

Average Price
£890,403
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£3,055,758
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£808,587
Other
£5,246,091

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westbourne TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
122A Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£660,0002025-06-26 £554,914
Flat 11 108 - 132 Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£830,0002024-06-21 £696,251
Flat 23 108 - 132 Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,700,0002023-04-21 £1,301,147
120A Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,200,0002023-01-19 £880,800
Flat 66 108 - 132 Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£800,0002022-08-22 £628,694
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W2 6QJ

Employment

W2 6QJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee49
Retired15
Long-Term Sick or disabled13
Self-Employed12
Looking after home or family11
Part-Time Employee11
Other10
Student (economically inactive)8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Other9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Information and communication8
Human health and social work activities6
Administrative and support service activities5
Financial and insurance activities5
Manufacturing4
Education4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Construction1
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 1,528 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 1,695 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne Children's Centre
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 1,777 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 1,860 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
2out of 4 1,926 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hallfield Primary School
Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ
3out of 4 483 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Edward Wilson Primary School
Senior Street , W2 5TL
3out of 4 627 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
4 Craven Terrace , W2 3QD
3out of 4 654 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary
19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR
3out of 4 729 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Rowington Close , Warwick Estate W2 5TF
3out of 4 748 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 544 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
4out of 4 757 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR
4out of 4 1,127 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's Catholic School
Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB
4out of 4 1,890 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 2,046 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 800 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 2,411 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 3,877 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 4,193 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 4,270 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 1,183 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,473 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire
St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ
- not rated 696 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
College Park School
Garway Road , W2 4PH
3out of 4 714 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit
Praed Street , 7th Floor, Great Western Ward, Qqm W W2 1NY
- not rated 728 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kensington Park School
40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT
- not rated 901 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Pembridge Hall School
018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH
- not rated 1,046 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Les Trois Oursons170 GLOUCESTER TERRACE132 yd
Prince Of Wales2 CLEVELAND TERRACE153 yd
Adam & Eve12 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD160 yd
Novotel London Paddington3 KINGDOM STREET247 yd
Huckster LondonBASEMENT, GROUND FLOOR AND MEZZANINE, 4 KINGDOM STREET277 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Beer HousePADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET368 yd
The Barrel VaultUnit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road509 yd
The Bear27-29 SPRING STREET588 yd
The Hayden Pub & Rooms65 WESTBOURNE GROVE733 yd
The Stablehand4 BATHURST STREET754 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ayllu25 SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON342 yd
WasabiUNIT 12, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET365 yd
Sushi DailyCONCESSION AT, THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD395 yd
Bishops Cut Price81 BISHOP'S BRIDGE ROAD454 yd
Pizza Gogo218 QUEENSWAY460 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's12A SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON325 yd
Marks And Spencer - Simply FoodGROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET365 yd
Sainsbury'sUNIT R17, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET365 yd
WaitroseTHE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD395 yd
Sainsbury's169 QUEENSWAY520 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Nuffield Health (Paddington)
SHELDON SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool293 yd
Porchester Centre
QUEENSWAY
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool514 yd
Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed)
Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway
health and fitness suite583 yd
City Of Westminster College (Closed)
North Wharf Road
health and fitness suite619 yd
Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington
ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool653 yd
City Of Westminster College (Closed)
Paddington Green
health and fitness suite739 yd
City Of Westminster College
PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN
health and fitness suite740 yd
Little Venice Sports Centre
CROMPTON STREET
health and fitness suite751 yd
Westminster Childrens Sports Centre (Closed)
Crompton Street
751 yd
Pure Gym (Bayswater)
MOSCOW PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool793 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 81.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 81.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 81.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed68.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed61.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.