Postcode insights

W2 2JY

Hyde Park Square

Hyde Park

Property search →

Interactive map showing W2 2JY and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for W2 2JY

Overview

Postcode W2 2JY 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below 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 Paddington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paddington Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Paddington & St George's Fields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Paddington & St George's Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W2 2JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Paddington & St George's Fields near W2 2JY 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 Paddington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 2JY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Paddington

Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express

Walking directions to Paddington
0.4 mi

1

Lancaster Gate

Central

Walking directions to Lancaster Gate
0.4 mi

1

Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City)

Circle, District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Edgware Road (Circle/District/Hammersmith and City)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 2JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPaddington GreenSmallWalking directions to Paddington Green
0.3 miFloating Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Floating Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
192
Population density
6,345.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.73(-4%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.16(-29%)
Other theft
14.3(+25%)
Vehicle crime
12.87(+37%)
Theft from the person
12.15(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
57
29.53%
British
50
25.91%
Arab
19
9.84%
Other Asian
18
9.33%
Indian
13
6.74%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
64.07%
Level 3 (A level)
22
13.17%
No qualifications
10
5.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
5.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.79%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
35.35%
Owns outright
30
30.3%
Owns with a mortgage
15
15.15%
Other social rented
9
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
8
8.08%
Total households: 99

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 2JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 2JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Apartment 1.6, 2, Hyde Park Square, London, W2 2JYFlatsLeasehold£625,000
15 Oct 2025Apartment 3.2, 2, Hyde Park Square, London, W2 2JYFlatsLeasehold£1,125,000
23 May 2025Apartment 2.4, 2, Hyde Park Square, London, W2 2JYFlatsLeasehold£2,410,800
11 Nov 2025Third Floor Flat, 13, Hyde Park Square, London, W2 2JPFlatsLeasehold£750,000
07 Jul 2025Flat 14, 10, Hyde Park Square, London, W2 2JPFlatsLeasehold£675,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 2JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableConnaught House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHampden Gurney CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHalcyon London International SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 2JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCrispins Food & Wine Shop26-28 Kendal Street, London, W2 2AWWalking directions to Crispins Food & Wine Shop
0.2 miThe Food CentreEdgware Road, Westminster, W2 2HXWalking directions to The Food Centre
0.2 miAl Baraka Supermarket125 Edgware Road, London, W2 2HXWalking directions to Al Baraka Supermarket
0.2 miMarble Arch FoodEdgware Road, Westminster, W2 2BWWalking directions to Marble Arch Food
0.2 miAnaamWestminster, W2 2HUWalking directions to Anaam

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 2JY, 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 015EE01004686
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 2JY

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

The area around W2 2JY records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2JY?

The median sale price around W2 2JY 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 2JY?

There are 20 schools close to W2 2JY, including Connaught House School, Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (Good) and Halcyon London International School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 2JY?

The closest station to W2 2JY is Paddington in TfL zone 1, about 599 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express lines.

How deprived is the area around W2 2JY?

W2 2JY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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