Postcode W2 2AR is located in a major urban area, within the Lancaster Gate ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 913.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £86,100 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster Gate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Hyde Park.
Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 913.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £86,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from W2 2AR.
Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park near W2 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster Gate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Lancaster Gate | Central | Walking directions to Lancaster Gate |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Knightsbridge | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Knightsbridge |
| 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hyde Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyde Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kensington Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kensington Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Sussex Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sussex Gardens |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £855,000 in Lancaster Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £8,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £715,306 |
| Flats | 86 | £806,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £2,115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lancaster Gate
In the W2 2AR postcode area, located within Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maysara | Bathurst Street, Westminster, W2 2SD | Walking directions to Maysara |
| 0.5 mi | LG Food & News | Craven Terrace, Westminster, W2 3QH | Walking directions to LG Food & News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.