W2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The W2 district covers City of Westminster, Notting Hill Gate, South Acton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 12 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in W2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from W2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Paddington: 9 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 38 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in W2
- Edward Wilson Primary School · W2 5TL · Good (2023) · Top 27% in England
- Hallfield Primary School · W2 6JJ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 28% in England
- St James & St John Church of England Primary School · W2 3QD · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 6% in England
- St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School · W2 5TF · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 32% in England
- St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School · W2 5PR · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 30% in England
Secondary schools in W2
- Marylebone Academy · W2 1QZ · Remains Good (2022) · Top 27% in England
- Westminster Academy · W2 5EZ · Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
Fee-paying schools in W2
- Connaught House School · W2 2HL · Inspected by ISI
- Kensington Park School · W2 4AT · Inspected by ISI
- L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire · W2 1SJ · Inspected by ISI
- Pembridge Hall School · W2 4EH · Inspected by ISI
- Wetherby School · W2 4ED · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in W2
- Maryam's Nursery · W2 1JB
- Micky Star Community Children's Centre · W2 1QR · Good (Ofsted)
- Miss Daisy's Nursery School Hyde Park · W2 2AX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Paint Pots Montessori School Hyde Park · W2 2QD · Good (Ofsted)
- Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery & Pre-School · W2 1AJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Young England Kindergarten · W2 3TA
- Bright Horizons Hyde Park Day Nursery and Preschool · W2 3DD · Good (Ofsted)
- Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Paddington · W2 6HS · Good (Ofsted)
- Notting Hill Nursery School · W2 5DN · Good (Ofsted)
- Parkview Lodge Preschool · W2 5TL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in W2
- Connaught Square Practice · W2 2HL
- The Garway Medical Practice · W2 6HF
- Lancaster Gate Medical Centre · W2 3ET
- Newton Medical Centre · W2 5LT
- Grand Union Health Centre · W2 5EH
- The Westbourne Green Surgery · W2 5ES
- Paddington Green Health Centre · W2 1LQ
- Crompton Medical Centre · W2 1ND
Neighbourhoods in W2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of W2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington & St George's Fields | 28% | £790k | Very high | 7 min |
| Queensway | 20% | £820k | Very high | 6 min |
| Bayswater East | 15% | £775k | Very high | 7 min |
| Westbourne Grove | 12% | £758k | Very high | 6 min |
| Westbourne | 7% | £600k | Very high | 4 min |
| Church Street | 6% | £580k | Very high | 4 min |
| Notting Hill Gate | 5% | £1.30m | Very high | 6 min |
| South Acton | 4% | £452k | High | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the W2 postcode?
W2 covers 12 neighbourhoods in City of Westminster, Notting Hill Gate, South Acton, with 1,125 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in W2?
The typical home price across W2's neighbourhoods is £790k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in W2?
5 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a W2 postcode, plus 5 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from W2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Paddington 9 minutes; Reading 38 minutes.