Living in Paddington

Paddington is a residential neighbourhood filled with picturesque homes, green spaces, cafes, and gardens. It is best known for the iconic Paddington train station, thanks to the Paddington Bear stories and films. As well as large family homes, there has been an increase in sleek apartments, attracting a lot of young professionals.

Area Key Takeouts

Excellent amenities

Excellent travel links

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Paddington in a snapshot

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Paddington is in Zone 1 and runs on the Hammersmith and City, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines. London Paddington is a Central London railway station and a London Underground station. 

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Paddington is located in the London borough of Westminster. It’s located west of St. Marylebone and north of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.

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Paddington is also famous for St Mary’s Hospital, where Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince George and Princess Charlotte were all born. It was also where Sir Alexander Fleming revolutionised the world of medicine with his discovery of penicillin.

Demographic

Families, Young Professionals

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Transport links

Safety

On the whole, Paddington is deemed to be fairly safe. There is a slightly higher crime rate compared to other areas of the city, but there is also a constant police presence. We advise avoiding walking on your own late and night and sticking to well lit areas. 

Welcome to Paddington

A bustling area filled with an abundance of things to see and do, as well as excellent transport links, here are our top picks for living in Paddington.

Watch the world go by at Merchant Square

Located right on the water's edge, Merchant Square holds host to a number of markets, street performers, canal side restaurants and seasonal events. Spend a day dining by the water and listening to live music. Alternatively, enjoy street food on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Merchant Square Market. 

Relax in Paddington’s green spaces

Norfolk Square Gardens and Talbot Square Gardens are ideal picnic spots, with deck chairs, ping pong, and giant chess. Both of the squares offer an oasis of calm in the centre of London. Talbot Square garden is surrounded by stunning architecture from the eighteenth and nineteenth century. 

Explore the Paddington Canals

What better way to explore Paddington than by taking to its waterway. There are plenty of places to rent boats, canoes and paddle boards. There are also a number of boats that offer guided tours where you can learn about the history of the area. A number of the boats also have outdoor picnic tables, so you can dine in style as you float down Little Venice.

Paddington

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco Express , Sainsbury's Local , Budgens
Gyms
F45 Training , Virgin Active , Nuffield Health

Universities

Universities
City of Westminster College Paddington Green Campus , University of London, Regent’s University London

Transport Links

Train Station
London Paddington Railway Station
Tube Station
Paddington Tube Station
Bus Services
7, 23, 27, 36, 46, 205, 332, N7, N27, N205

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£3,400

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£740

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£190

Per month

Wi-Fi

£35

Per month

Council Tax

£463.90

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£50

Weekly food shop

£40

The best spots in Paddington

For Coffee

Beanie Green

An Australian inspired brunch spot. 

For Brunch

The Union

Freshly made food and delicious coffee and smoothies.

For Dinner

Massis

A Lebanese restaurant serving up a huge variety of mezze dishes.

For Drinks

Huckster

A wonderland of drinks, street food and karaoke. 

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Frequently asked questions about Paddington

Is living in Paddington safe?

On the whole, Paddington is deemed to be fairly safe. There is a slightly higher crime rate compared to other areas of the city, but there is also a constant police presence. We advise avoiding walking on your own late and night and sticking to well lit areas. 

What London borough is Paddington in?

Paddington is located in the London borough of Westminster. It’s located west of St. Marylebone and north of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.

What travel Zone is Paddington in?

Paddington is in Zone 1 and runs on the Hammersmith and City, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines. Paddington underground station. London Paddington is a Central London railway station and a London Underground station. 

What is the Paddington postcode?

The postcode for the area is within the Hyde Park ward/electoral division. The most common start of the postcode for Paddington is W2.

How much does Council Tax cost in Paddington?

In the borough of Westminster, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £463.90 per year.

What is the average price of rent in Paddington?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Paddington property is £3,400 per month.

What are the neighbouring areas to Paddington?

  • Notting Hill
  • Kensington
  • Maida Vale
  • Mayfair
  • Soho

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