Bayswater, Greater London | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Bayswater

In Greater London, Bayswater is a town. Addresses here fall under the W2 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Notting Hill and Kensington.

Around 40,990 people live in Bayswater, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bayswater sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.

School Ratings in Bayswater

Bayswater is served by 868 schools. L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bayswater

Property prices average £1.7M across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £1.2M.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bayswater

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bayswater, with 1036 incidents logged in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bayswater

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bayswater falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Bayswater

There are 215 GP surgeries within three miles of Bayswater, the nearest being The Pembridge Villas Surgery (0.3 miles away).

Local Data for Bayswater

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Property Prices 5,618 sales

Average Price £1.73M

£100 , £85M

Detached £11.46M 22

Semi £5.6M 46

Terraced £3.13M 526

Flat £1.2M 4,531

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

358 Primary

88 Secondary

422 Other

Outstanding 1

Good 11

Ofsted ratings for schools in the W2 postcode area.

Pembridge Hall School Not applicable 0.1 miles Wetherby School Not applicable 0.2 miles Kensington Park School Not applicable Good 0.2 miles Fox Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.2 miles Southbank International School Kensington Not applicable 0.2 miles College Park School Not applicable Good 0.4 miles Holland Park School Secondary 0.5 miles Hallfield Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Queensway Children's Centre 0.5 miles Ashbourne College Not applicable Outstanding 0.5 miles St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Colville Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.6 miles

Household Income in Bayswater ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bayswater is approximately £71,763 a year before tax, 30% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £53,821. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bayswater £71,763

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £53,821.

Businesses in Bayswater ONS 2025

There are approximately 3,979 active businesses based in Bayswater, around 97 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 87% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 105 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

3,979 Total businesses

97 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 87%

Small, 10-49 11%

Medium, 50-249 2%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Bayswater IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bayswater in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation

5/10

Income

5/10

Employment

6/10

Education

8/10

Health

7/10

Housing

4/10

Living Environment

1/10

Children 0-15 12%

Working age 77%

Older 65+ 11%

4,962 Children (0-15) 12%

31,615 Working Age 77%

4,398 Older (65+) 11%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 39.7% of children in income-deprived families

Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 37.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bayswater 4,432 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bayswater is above the national average when measured per capita. Anti-social behaviour dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

Anti-Social Behaviour 1,036

Violence & Sexual Offences 839

Shoplifting 628

Other Theft 544

Theft from Person 334

Vehicle Crime 264

Public Order 209

Burglary 199

Drugs 124

Robbery 101

Bicycle Theft 64

Other Crime 38

Weapons 34

Criminal Damage & Arson 18

Local Policing

Metropolitan Campden [email protected] Visit force website →

Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

London Paddington Train Station 0.9 miles

Kensington Olympia Train Station 1.1 miles

West Brompton Train Station 1.5 miles

London Marylebone Train Station 1.6 miles

Queens Park (London) Train Station 1.8 miles

Kilburn High Road Train Station 1.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Notting Hill 0.6 miles Kensington 0.6 miles Paddington 0.9 miles Westbourne Green 1.2 miles Maida Vale 1.2 miles Earl's Court 1.2 miles Brook Green 1.4 miles North Kensington 1.4 miles Brompton 1.4 miles Knightsbridge 1.4 miles West Kensington 1.4 miles Kensal Town 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Westminster

Ward Little Venice

Constituency Westminster North

Parish Westminster, unparished area

Region London

Home Ownership in Bayswater

Of the 19,484 households in and around Bayswater, 28% are owned, 21% are socially rented and 51% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 28% Social rented 21% Private rented 51%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bayswater.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bayswater

What is the population of Bayswater?

Bayswater has a population of approximately 40,990 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Bayswater?

The average property in and around Bayswater sold for about £1,731,590, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 396% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Bayswater a deprived area?

Bayswater sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Bayswater?

Bayswater is covered by the W2 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Bayswater?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Bayswater, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Bayswater?

The nearest railway station to Bayswater is London Paddington Train Station, about 0.9 miles away.

Streets in W2 30 shown View all streets

Adpar Street 1 Albion Close 1 Albion Mews 5 Albion Street 4 Alexander Mews 1 Alexander Street 2 Alfred Road 8 Alleyn Court 1 Archery Close 1 Artesian Road 8 Atherstone Court 5 Bark Place 3 Bathurst Mews 1 Bathurst Street 1 Bayswater Road 19 Bishop's Bridge Road 19 Bishops Bridge Road 3 Blomfield Villas 3 Bollo Bridge Road 57 Bourne Terrace 8 Bouverie Place 4 Bridstow Place 2 Brook Mews North 1 Bryanston Street 1 Burdett Mews 1 Cabbell Street 1 Callard Close 1 Cambridge Square 7 Caroline Close 1 Caroline Place 2

Postcodes in W2 50 shown View all postcodes

W2 1AB W2 1AD W2 1AE W2 1AF W2 1AH W2 1AJ W2 1AL W2 1AN W2 1AP W2 1AQ W2 1AR W2 1AS W2 1AT W2 1AU W2 1AW W2 1AX W2 1AZ W2 1BA W2 1BD W2 1BE W2 1BF W2 1BG W2 1BH W2 1BL W2 1BN W2 1BQ W2 1BS W2 1BT W2 1BU W2 1BW W2 1BX W2 1BY W2 1BZ W2 1DB W2 1DE W2 1DF W2 1DG W2 1DH W2 1DL W2 1DN W2 1DP W2 1DQ W2 1DR W2 1DS W2 1DT W2 1DU W2 1DW W2 1DX W2 1DY W2 1EA

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