Westbourne Terrace is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 6QS is located in the Lancaster Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 6LL, W2 6LQ, W2 3QU, W2 6QA, W2 3UY, W2 6QT, W2 3UF, W2 6QE, W2 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W2 6QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 6QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 60.2% | 63.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 24.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 57.8% | 62% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 27.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 6QS this area, 6.9% 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 75.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.9% | 75.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.6% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.7% 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 | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 61.8% | 59.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -21.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Other | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 41.5% 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 | 34.5% | 41.5% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| European Union | 25% | 26.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 20.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 15.7% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.2% 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 | 34.1% | 41.4% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 22% | 26.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 9.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 10.5% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westbourne Terrace was 145.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Westbourne Terrace has the 47th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park and the 236th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 6 85 - 87 Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-13 | £356,922 |
| Flat 9 81 Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-02-27 | £339,600 |
| 6 89 Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-01-05 | £780,021 |
| Flat 10 81 Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2023-11-10 | £353,863 |
| Flat 1 81 Westbourne Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £705,500 | 2023-04-21 | £539,976 |
W2 6QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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 6QS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Other | 21 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,023 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 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James & St John Church of England Primary School 4 Craven Terrace , W2 3QD | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School Shirland Road , Maida Vale W9 2JD | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 2,100 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 | 733 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 | 2,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 508 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire St David's Welsh Church , W2 1SJ | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 2 CLEVELAND TERRACE | 168 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants | MACMILLAN HOUSE PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 172 yd | |
| Treelogy Speciality Coffee | 50 EASTBOURNE TERRACE | 186 yd | |
| Vapiano | 50 EASTBOURNE TERRACE | 186 yd | |
| Cleveland Arms Public House | 28 CHILWORTH STREET | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beer House | PADDINGTON STATION CONCOURSE, PRAED STREET | 147 yd | |
| The Barrel Vault | Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 282 yd | |
| The Bear | 27-29 SPRING STREET | 329 yd | |
| The Stablehand | 4 BATHURST STREET | 502 yd | |
| Lockhouse Pub | 3 MERCHANT SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasabi | UNIT 12, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 226 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road | 282 yd | |
| Bagel Factory | 175 PRAED STREET | 299 yd | |
| Koox | 35 CRAVEN ROAD | 309 yd | |
| Ayllu | 25 SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | GROUND FLOOR UNIT 1, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 226 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNIT R17, PADDINGTON STATION, PRAED STREET | 226 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12A SHELDON SQUARE, LONDON | 437 yd | |
| Waitrose | THE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD | 623 yd | |
| Tesco | 138-142 QUEENSWAY | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Paddington) SHELDON SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Pool At St Mary'S Hospital Paddington ST MARYS HOSPITAL ST MARYS HOSPITAL PRAED STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) North Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| City Of Westminster College PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS PADDINGTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| City Of Westminster College (Closed) Paddington Green | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Wilson House Recreation Ground (Closed) Wilson House Wilson House Sussex Gardens | squash courts | 713 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Little Venice Sports Centre CROMPTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Westminster Childrens Sports Centre (Closed) Crompton Street | 798 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.