Postcode W2 1AE is located in a major urban area, within the Hyde Park ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Paddington & St George's Fields area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 602.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Paddington & St George's Fields is £75,334 per year. The nearest station is Paddington located about 0.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is St Mary's Churchyard.
Paddington & St George's Fields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Paddington & St George's Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 602.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Paddington & St George's Fields is £75,334 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from W2 1AE.
Paddington & St George's Fields near W2 1AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Paddington located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 1 | Paddington | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express | Walking directions to Paddington |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Lancaster Gate | Central | Walking directions to Lancaster Gate |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Paddington Green | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Green |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £810,000 in Hyde Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £9,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 87 | £715,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £2,400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hyde Park
In the W2 1AE postcode area, located within Paddington & St George's Fields, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 1AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Simply Food | Paddington Station, London, W2 1HA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Eastbourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 1RH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Oseyo | Westminster, W2 1GG | Walking directions to Oseyo |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 171–173 Praed Street, London, W2 1RH | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Continental Food | 24 Craven Road, London, W2 3PX | Walking directions to Continental Food |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W2 1AE, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.