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W2 2TH

Sussex Place

Hyde Park

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Detailed insights for W2 2TH

Overview

Postcode W2 2TH 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 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 nearest station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Floating Pocket Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Paddington & St George's Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,718 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Paddington & St George's Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from W2 2TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Paddington & St George's Fields near W2 2TH 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 Lancaster Gate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 2TH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Lancaster Gate

Central

Walking directions to Lancaster Gate
0.3 mi

1

Paddington

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

Walking directions to Paddington
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 2TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFloating Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Floating Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
8,162 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
50.97(+443%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.51(-5%)
Other theft
26.83(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.13(-18%)
Vehicle crime
22.13(+136%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
97
36.88%
British
72
27.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
9.89%
Arab
22
8.37%
Indian
11
4.18%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
61.5%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.85%
No qualifications
16
7.08%
Apprenticeship
5
2.21%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
38.79%
Owns outright
36
31.03%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.66%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.76%
Other social rented
6
5.17%
Total households: 116

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 2TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 2TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202632, Sussex Place, London, W2 2THOtherFreehold£1,500,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 6, 9, Strathearn Place, London, W2 2NHFlatsLeasehold£850,000
18 Dec 20253, Sussex Square, London, W2 2SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£3,438,000
12 Sept 20254, Sussex Square, London, W2 2SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,850,000
26 Mar 20258, Sussex Square, London, W2 2SJTerracedFreehold£3,000,000

Schools

In the W2 2TH 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 2TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableHospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition UnitMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableConnaught House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt James & St John Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 2TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMaysaraBathurst Street, Westminster, W2 2SDWalking directions to Maysara
0.2 miPortland Food & Wine15 London Street, London, W2 1HLWalking directions to Portland Food & Wine
0.2 miPadiciya Wine14 London Street, London, W2 1HLWalking directions to Padiciya Wine
0.2 miCrispins Food & Wine Shop26-28 Kendal Street, London, W2 2AWWalking directions to Crispins Food & Wine Shop
0.2 miFoodwise Local7 Norfolk Place, London, W2 1QLWalking directions to Foodwise Local

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 2TH, 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 015BE01004683
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 2TH

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

The area around W2 2TH 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near W2 2TH?

The median sale price around W2 2TH 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 2TH?

There are 20 schools close to W2 2TH, including Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit, Connaught House School and St James & St John Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 2TH?

The closest station to W2 2TH is Lancaster Gate in TfL zone 1, about 318 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W2 2TH?

W2 2TH 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).

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

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