Postcode W2 6PY is located in a major urban area, within the Hyde Park ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Bayswater East area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year. The nearest station is Paddington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.
Bayswater East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Bayswater East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bayswater East is £77,036 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 21 ft away from W2 6PY.
Bayswater East near W2 6PY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Paddington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Paddington | Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express | Walking directions to Paddington |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Warwick Avenue | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Warwick Avenue |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Royal Oak | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Royal Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westbourne Green Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | St Mary's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Churchyard |
| 0.2 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £777,500 (about £1,019 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 | 89 | £750,000 | £996 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 6PY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2025 | 10, Sheldon Square, London, W2 6EZ | Other | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Apartment 8, 27, Sheldon Square, London, W2 6DW | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | Apartment 43, 11, Sheldon Square, London, W2 6DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £790,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Apartment 32, 11, Sheldon Square, London, W2 6DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £875,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Apartment 46, 11, Sheldon Square, London, W2 6DQ | Other | Leasehold | £565,000 |
In the W2 6PY postcode area, located within Bayswater East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 6PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westminster, W2 6EZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 35 North Wharf Road, London, W2 1NW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Paddington Station, London, W2 1HA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Eastbourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 1RH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Oseyo | Westminster, W2 1GG | Walking directions to Oseyo |
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 6PY, 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 6PY records about 212 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around W2 6PY in Bayswater East is £777,500 (about £1,019 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 6PY, including Marylebone Boys' School (Good), L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire and United Colleges Group (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 6PY is Paddington in TfL zone 1, about 399 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express lines.
W2 6PY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,442 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 6PY 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).