Postcode W2 1AQ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Paddington & St George's Fields is £75,334 per year. The nearest station is Edgware Road (Bakerloo), 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.
Paddington & St George's Fields has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,037 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Paddington & St George's Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 151 ft away from W2 1AQ.
Paddington & St George's Fields near W2 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edgware Road (Bakerloo) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) | Circle, District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Paddington | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express | Walking directions to Paddington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.5 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Broadley Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broadley Street Gardens |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £777,500 (about £1,017 per square foot) in Hyde Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £3,144,000 | £1,201 |
| Terraced | 9 | £2,125,000 | £1,352 |
| Flats | 87 | £715,000 | £989 |
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 | £695,000 | £2,150,000 |
| 2026 | £625,000 | £2,400,000 |
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 | £1,352 |
| 2026 | £990 | £987 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 1AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | Apartment 1305, 4, Merchant Square East, London, W2 1AP | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Apartment 1306, 4, Merchant Square East, London, W2 1AP | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | Apartment 207, 4, Merchant Square East, London, W2 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Apartment 402, 4, Merchant Square East, London, W2 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £1,140,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Apartment 204, 4, Merchant Square East, London, W2 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £1,400,000 |
In the W2 1AQ postcode area, located within Paddington & St George's Fields, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 1AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Merchant Square, Westminster, W2 1AN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | South Wharf Road, London, W2 1LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Trishna News | Bell Street, Westminster, W2 1DY | Walking directions to Trishna News |
| 0.1 mi | Grocers | Edgware Road, Westminster, W2 1PR | Walking directions to Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Station Food & Wine | Edgware Road, Westminster, W2 1DY | Walking directions to Station Food & Wine |
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 W2 1AQ, 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 W2 1AQ records about 166 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around W2 1AQ in Paddington & St George's Fields is £777,500 (about £1,017 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 1AQ, including Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit, Ark King Solomon Academy (Outstanding) and United Colleges Group (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 1AQ is Edgware Road (Bakerloo) in TfL zone 1, about 172 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
W2 1AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,037 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 W2 1AQ 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).