Postcode W2 2HD 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 198.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Marble Arch, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hyde Park.
Paddington & St George's Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,098 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Paddington & St George's Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from W2 2HD.
Paddington & St George's Fields near W2 2HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marble Arch located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Marble Arch | Central | Walking directions to Marble Arch |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) | Circle, District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City) |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Lancaster Gate | Central | Walking directions to Lancaster Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hyde Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyde Park |
| 0.5 mi | Floating Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Floating Pocket Park |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 2HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 2, Frederick Close, London, W2 2HD | Terraced | Freehold | £2,125,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Apartment 5, 10, Frederick Close, London, W2 2HD | Flats | Leasehold | £2,850,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | Flat 2A, Hampshire House, 12, Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LH | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 47, Archery Steps, London, W2 2YF | Flats | Leasehold | £710,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 21, Archery Close, London, W2 2BE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,750,000 |
In the W2 2HD postcode area, located within Paddington & St George's Fields, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 2HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green Valley | 36-37 Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 5QF | Walking directions to Green Valley |
| 0.1 mi | Crispins Food & Wine Shop | 26-28 Kendal Street, London, W2 2AW | Walking directions to Crispins Food & Wine Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Marble Arch Food | Edgware Road, Westminster, W2 2BW | Walking directions to Marble Arch Food |
| 0.2 mi | Fratelli Greci Finest Foods | Seymour Place, Westminster, W1H 7NN | Walking directions to Fratelli Greci Finest Foods |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Centre | Edgware Road, Westminster, W2 2HX | Walking directions to The Food Centre |
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 2HD, 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 2HD records about 198 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 2HD 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 2HD, including Connaught House School, Halcyon London International School (Outstanding) and Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 2HD is Marble Arch in TfL zone 1, about 378 m away, serving the Central line.
W2 2HD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,098 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 2HD 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).