Map & location
Overview
The W2 2UH postcode lies within Paddington in the City of Westminster, one of central London's busiest and most connected districts. The area blends elegant period terraces and stucco-fronted Georgian and Victorian buildings with modern apartments, hotels and offices around Paddington Basin.
This is a mixed residential and commercial location with strong transport connectivity and proximity to Hyde Park, making it popular with commuters, professionals and visitors alike.
Getting here
Paddington station is a major hub served by mainline rail (Great Western Railway), the Elizabeth line, the Heathrow Express, and Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City Underground lines. Numerous bus routes serve the area, and the A40/Westway provides road access.
The postcode is highly walkable and well supplied with cycle hire docking stations.
What it's famous for
Paddington is famous worldwide thanks to Paddington Bear, with a statue at the station. The area is known for Paddington station's Brunel-designed train shed, the canalside Little Venice and Paddington Basin, and easy access to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
Services & facilities
Local authority services
Mail and postal services nearby
Branches and ATMs around Praed Street
Tourist attractions
One of London's largest royal parks
~500 mPicturesque canal junction with waterside cafés
~900 mHistoric Brunel-designed terminus
~300 mRoyal park with the Serpentine and Italian Gardens
~700 mHospitals & NHS
Major NHS hospital with A&E
~400 mSeveral around Praed Street
~200 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
NHS surgeries in the Paddington area
~500 mPharmacies
Dispensing chemists near the station
~200 mDentists
NHS and private dentists nearby
~400 mSchools & universities
Westminster maintained schools
~700 mMedical campus nearby
~400 mBusinesses & shops
Numerous hotels around Paddington
Modern commercial space
Convenience retail and eateries
Gyms & leisure
Walking, boating and recreation
~500 mWalking and cycling route
~600 mScreens in nearby Bayswater
~800 mService providers
Fibre broadband available
Strong central London coverage
Residential & community
Stucco-fronted townhouses
Contemporary canalside flats
Transport
Train & Tube
Paddington Station
GWR mainline, Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express
Paddington Underground
Bakerloo, Circle, District, H&C lines
Edgware Road
Circle, District, H&C lines
Bus stops
Praed Street
Bus stops near the station
Edgware Road
Connecting routes
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles docking station
Cycle hire near Paddington
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Public EV chargers
Charge points in nearby car parks
Defibrillators
Public access defibrillator
Located at Paddington station
Postboxes & Post Office
Paddington post office
Postal and parcel services
Fuel stations
Petrol station
Fuel stations around Edgware Road
Places of worship
Anglican parish church
~400 mNearby parishes
~600 mArea data & demographics
Housing & utilities
Owner-occupied, private rented and some social housing
Conversions and purpose-built apartments
Demographics
Crime (illustrative)
Air quality & noise
Monitored; busy roads nearby
Large royal park within walking distance
FAQs
Where is W2 2UH?
It is in Paddington, in the City of Westminster, central London.
What is the nearest station?
Paddington station is around 300 m away, with mainline rail, Underground and the Elizabeth line.
Is W2 2UH residential or commercial?
It is a mixed area with both residential properties and commercial premises, including hotels and offices.
What is nearby for leisure?
Hyde Park, Little Venice and the Grand Union Canal towpath are all within easy walking distance.