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W2 2HH

Stanhope Place

Hyde Park

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Overview

Postcode W2 2HH 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hyde Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
198
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Paddington & St George's Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Paddington & St George's Fields is £75,334 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from W2 2HH.

Flood risk

No risk

Paddington & St George's Fields near W2 2HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Marble Arch located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 2HH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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)
0.6 mi

1

Lancaster Gate

Central

Walking directions to Lancaster Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 2HH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHyde ParkLargeWalking directions to Hyde Park

Area Profile

Population
183
Population density
6,026.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.28(+65%)
Theft from the person
36.23(+286%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.82(+9%)
Other theft
24.96(+118%)
Vehicle crime
22.54(+141%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
68
36.76%
British
32
17.3%
Indian
15
8.11%
Pakistani
10
5.41%
Other Asian
10
5.41%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
63.46%
No qualifications
23
14.74%
Level 3 (A level)
17
10.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
3.21%
Apprenticeship
5
3.21%
Total 16+ residents: 156

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
48.78%
Owns outright
18
21.95%
Owns with a mortgage
14
17.07%
Other forms of private rent
8
9.76%
Social rents from council
1
1.22%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Hyde Park

Median price£777,500
Price per sq ft£1,017
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£476K – £1.3M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hyde Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£3,144,000£1,201
Terraced9£2,125,000£1,352
Flats87£715,000£989

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hyde Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hyde Park.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hyde Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hyde Park.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hyde Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hyde Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 2HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 2HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 2025Flat 10, 11, Stanhope Place, London, W2 2HHFlatsLeasehold£1,010,000
21 May 2025Flat 2A, Hampshire House, 12, Hyde Park Place, London, W2 2LHFlatsLeasehold£530,000
30 Jan 20262, Frederick Close, London, W2 2HDTerracedFreehold£2,125,000
23 May 2025Apartment 5, 10, Frederick Close, London, W2 2HDFlatsLeasehold£2,850,000
13 Jan 2026Flat 61, Westchester House, Seymour Street, London, W2 2JGFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000

Schools

In the W2 2HH postcode area, located within Paddington & St George's Fields, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 2HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableConnaught House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableHalcyon London International SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableWetherby Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 2HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 2HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGreen Valley36-37 Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 5QFWalking directions to Green Valley
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalBryanston Street, Westminster, W1H 7ALWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miFratelli Greci Finest FoodsSeymour Place, Westminster, W1H 7NNWalking directions to Fratelli Greci Finest Foods
0.1 miCumberland Food & Wine11 Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7ALWalking directions to Cumberland Food & Wine
0.2 miFood & WineBryanston Street, Westminster, W1H 7ALWalking directions to Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W2 2HH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elliot Andrew Keck

Hyde Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Greg Ero

Hyde Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Md Shamsed Chowdhury

Hyde Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardHyde ParkE05013796
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Paddington & St George's FieldsE02000974
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 015AE01004680
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 2HH

Is W2 2HH (Paddington & St George's Fields) safe?

The area around W2 2HH 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.

What is the average house price near W2 2HH?

The median sale price around W2 2HH 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.

What schools are near W2 2HH?

There are 20 schools close to W2 2HH, including Connaught House School, Halcyon London International School (Outstanding) and Wetherby Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 2HH?

The closest station to W2 2HH is Marble Arch in TfL zone 1, about 297 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W2 2HH?

W2 2HH 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).

Who represents W2 2HH (Paddington & St George's Fields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering W2 2HH 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).