Postcode W2 1EP is located in a major urban area, within the Hyde Park ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Bayswater East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 474.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year. The nearest station is Paddington, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Mary's Churchyard.
Bayswater East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Bayswater East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 474.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from W2 1EP.
Bayswater East near W2 1EP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Paddington | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express | Walking directions to Paddington |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Paddington Green | Small | Walking directions to Paddington Green |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £777,500 (about £1,019 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 | 89 | £750,000 | £996 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 1EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | North Star House, 163 - 173, Praed Street, London, W2 1RH | Other | Freehold | £7,900,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 14, Sussex Court, Spring Street, London, W2 1JF | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 4, 11, Talbot Square, London, W2 1TR | Flats | Leasehold | £715,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 16, Talbot Square, London, W2 1TS | Other | Freehold | £3,600,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 17, Conduit Mews, London, W2 3RE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,630,000 |
In the W2 1EP postcode area, located within Bayswater East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 1EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Budgens | 171–173 Praed Street, London, W2 1RH | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Eastbourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 1RH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Paddington Station, London, W2 1HA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Padiciya Wine | 14 London Street, London, W2 1HL | Walking directions to Padiciya Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Portland Food & Wine | 15 London Street, London, W2 1HL | Walking directions to Portland 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 1EP, 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 1EP records about 475 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W2 1EP in Bayswater East is £777,500 (about £1,019 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 1EP, including Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit, St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Good) and Marylebone Boys' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 1EP is Paddington in TfL zone 1, about 100 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express lines.
W2 1EP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,815 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 1EP 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).