Postcode NW1 5BB is located in a major urban area, within the Hyde Park area of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Bryanston & Dorset Square area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 317.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £84,824 per year. The median sale price in Hyde Park is £750,000 (around £968 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £478,750 and £1,142,500. The nearest station is Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Mary's Churchyard.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,285 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Bryanston & Dorset Square has a very high crime rate, with approximately 317.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bryanston & Dorset Square is £84,824 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from NW1 5BB.
Bryanston & Dorset Square near NW1 5BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) | Circle, District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Marylebone | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways | Walking directions to Marylebone |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.2 mi | Broadley Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broadley Street Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Paddington Green | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Green |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £968 per square foot) in Hyde Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £3,144,000 | £1,201 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,962,500 | £1,406 |
| Flats | 90 | £607,500 | £940 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,247,500 | £2,025,000 |
| 2017 | £967,000 | £2,750,000 |
| 2018 | £880,000 | £3,150,000 |
| 2019 | £992,000 | £2,921,750 |
| 2020 | £1,050,000 | £4,010,000 |
| 2021 | £867,500 | £3,450,000 |
| 2022 | £1,023,050 | £2,277,250 |
| 2023 | £810,000 | £2,325,000 |
| 2024 | £870,000 | £1,800,000 |
| 2025 | £702,500 | £2,175,000 |
| 2026 | £710,000 | £2,125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,448 | £1,338 |
| 2017 | £1,329 | £1,548 |
| 2018 | £1,135 | £1,330 |
| 2019 | £1,195 | £1,357 |
| 2020 | £1,427 | £1,541 |
| 2021 | £1,067 | £1,435 |
| 2022 | £1,308 | £1,561 |
| 2023 | £1,155 | £1,491 |
| 2024 | £1,084 | £1,200 |
| 2025 | £1,020 | £1,397 |
| 2026 | £955 | £987 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 5BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 62, Cambridge Court, Sussex Gardens, London, W2 1EX | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Flat 44, Cambridge Court, Sussex Gardens, London, W2 1EX | Flats | Leasehold | £328,605 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 12C, Oxford & Cambridge Mansions, Transept Street, London, NW1 5EW | Flats | Leasehold | £1,650,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 48, Chapel Street, London, NW1 5DP | Other | Freehold | £7,500,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 11, Junction Mews, London, W2 1PN | Terraced | Freehold | £1,470,000 |
In the NW1 5BB postcode area, located within Bryanston & Dorset Square, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2019. | |
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2019
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| 0.2 mi | All-through | Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
Ark King Solomon Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Dec 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2023. | |
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Feb 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW1 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Al-Mansoori | 238 Edgware Road, London, W2 1DW | Walking directions to Al-Mansoori |
| 0 mi | Andalus | 218 Edgware Road, London, W2 1DH | Walking directions to Andalus |
| 0 mi | Grocers | Edgware Road, Westminster, W2 1PR | Walking directions to Grocers |
| 0 mi | Al Mansoori | Edgware Road, Westminster, W2 1ET | Walking directions to Al Mansoori |
| 0.1 mi | Noor | 204-206 Edgware Road, London, W2 1DH | Walking directions to Noor |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW1 5BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elliot Andrew Keck
Hyde Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Greg Ero
Hyde Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Md Shamsed Chowdhury
Hyde Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 5BB records about 318 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around NW1 5BB in Hyde Park is £750,000 (about £968 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 5BB, including Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Ark King Solomon Academy (Outstanding) and Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW1 5BB is Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) in TfL zone 1, about 107 m away, serving the Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines.
NW1 5BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering NW1 5BB is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elliot Andrew Keck (Conservative and Unionist Party), Greg Ero (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Md Shamsed Chowdhury (Labour Party).