neighbouring areas
Postcodes
| W1 | W13 | W4 | W8 |
| W10 | W14 | W5 | W9 |
| W11 | W2 | W6 | |
| W12 | W3 | W7 |
If you're searching for a property in Paddington, you will find yourself in an area that is currently undergoing major redevelopment, and is fast shaking off its former scruffy image. Paddington Station has become quite a centrepiece, with its upmarket glass and steel area, containing cafés, shops and an airline check-in desk for Heathrow Express passengers. Property in Paddington comprises of old rail and canal workers' cottages by the station, mews and Regency stucco houses, Housing Association flats, apartment blocks and detached villas. Paddington is a good area for first time buyers, or for a rental investment. Paddington is in postcode W2, in the London Borough of Westminster. If you're searching for a flat in Paddington, you should expect to pay in excess of £139k+ for a one bedroom property in a purpose built block. Those people searching for a house would pay £495k+ for a two bedroom mews house.
Amenities for Paddington properties
If you're looking for a property in Paddington, you'll find a selection of colourful shops, local stores and restaurants on Praed Street and Edgware Road. For more extensive shopping, and a wider selection of restaurants, bars, entertainment and leisure facilities, there is nearby Whiteley's Shopping Centre in Bayswater. Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill have a more eclectic mix of designer shops, bars and restaurants. Paddington doesn't have much in the way of parkland, but does have Hyde Park practically on its doorstep. For families considering moving to Paddington, you will discover that there is a selection of good schools in this area of London.
Transport in Paddington
Public transport for properties in Paddington is good. Paddington Station runs services to the west country and Wales. The Heathrow Express also runs from Paddington, taking just 23 minutes to reach the airport. The tube station provides access to the Circle, District, Bakerloo and Hammersmith & City lines. Bus routes run services along Praed Street and Bishops Bridge Road. For road access, the Westway which joins the A40 westbound, begins at Lisson Grove.
