Postcode W2 2SE is located in a major urban area, within the Hyde Park area 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 187.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 median sale price in Hyde Park is £750,000 (around £968 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £478,750 and £1,142,500. The nearest station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kensington Gardens.
Paddington & St George's Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,718 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Paddington & St George's Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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 41 ft away from W2 2SE.
Paddington & St George's Fields near W2 2SE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Lancaster Gate | Central | Walking directions to Lancaster Gate |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Paddington | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express | Walking directions to Paddington |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Edgware Road (Bakerloo) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kensington Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kensington Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Floating Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Floating Pocket Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £968 per square foot) in Hyde Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £3,144,000 | £1,201 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,962,500 | £1,406 |
| Flats | 90 | £607,500 | £940 |
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 | £702,500 | £2,175,000 |
| 2026 | £710,000 | £2,125,000 |
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 | £1,397 |
| 2026 | £955 | £987 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 2SE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2025 | 8, Sussex Mews West, London, W2 2SE | Terraced | Freehold | £3,900,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 5, 7 - 8, Bathurst Street, London, W2 2SD | Flats | Leasehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, 7 - 8, Bathurst Street, London, W2 2SD | Flats | Leasehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, 7 - 8, Bathurst Street, London, W2 2SD | Flats | Leasehold | £2,929,861 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 9, Bathurst Street, London, W2 2SD | Terraced | Leasehold | £5,800,000 |
In the W2 2SE postcode area, located within Paddington & St George's Fields, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St James & St John Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
St James & St John Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit | Miscellaneous | Unrated. | |
Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Connaught House School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Connaught House School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W2 2SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Maysara | Bathurst Street, Westminster, W2 2SD | Walking directions to Maysara |
| 0.2 mi | Portland Food & Wine | 15 London Street, London, W2 1HL | Walking directions to Portland Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Padiciya Wine | 14 London Street, London, W2 1HL | Walking directions to Padiciya Wine |
| 0.2 mi | LG Food & News | Craven Terrace, Westminster, W2 3QH | Walking directions to LG Food & News |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Food | 24 Craven Road, London, W2 3PX | Walking directions to Continental Food |
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 2SE, 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 2SE records about 187 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around W2 2SE in Hyde Park is £750,000 (about £968 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 2SE, including St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit and Connaught House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W2 2SE is Lancaster Gate in TfL zone 1, about 112 m away, serving the Central line.
W2 2SE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,718 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 2SE 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).