About Bayswater

Bayswater is a town in Westminster, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Notting Hill and Kensington.

School Ratings in Bayswater

Bayswater is served by 863 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 £1.1M.

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 901 incidents logged in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bayswater

Most properties in Bayswater can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,927 sales

Average Price £1.72M
£100 — £85M
Detached £8.93M 25
Semi £5.41M 29
Terraced £3.31M 568
Flat £1.11M 4,794

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

355 Primary
88 Secondary
420 Other
Pembridge Hall School 0.1 miles Wetherby School 0.2 miles Kensington Park School Good 0.2 miles Fox Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.2 miles Southbank International School Kensington 0.2 miles College Park School 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 Outstanding 0.5 miles St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Colville Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.6 miles

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
8,901 Children (0-15) 13%
52,838 Working Age 76%
10,226 Older (60+) 15%
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 4,243 crimes · January 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.

901 Anti-Social Behaviour
827 Violence & Sexual Offences
478 Shoplifting
456 Other Theft
358 Theft from Person
256 Vehicle Crime
222 Burglary
218 Public Order
168 Criminal Damage & Arson
150 Drugs
109 Robbery
44 Other Crime
37 Bicycle Theft
19 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Campden 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

Notable & Famous People from Bayswater 3 people

Kathleen McKane Godfree
Tennis player
English badminton and tennis player (1896-1992)
Margaret Haig Thomas, 2nd Viscountess Rhondda
Businessperson
essayist, autobiographer, suffragette (1883-1958)
Mary Dominica Legge
University teacher
British scholar of Anglo-Norman

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

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