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Paddington

Area · Inner London

B+
schoolsA+
amenitiesA+
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £885,568

  • all dwelling types£885,568
  • terraced house prices£2,507,292
  • semi-detached house prices£5,000,000
  • flats and maisonettes prices£807,924

Safety

Crime level: above average

Crimes per 1,000: 119

Schools

    Transport

    • Queensway (Central)
    • Bayswater (District)
    • Lancaster Gate (Central)
    • Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo)

    Vibe

    Dinner & drinksParklifeNo car neededStudentsHighly educatedRenters

    FAQ

    Q: Is Paddington a nice place to live?
A: Yes, Paddington is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Inner London. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

Q: How safe is Paddington?
A: Paddington has an above average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 119 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 60% above the national average, and 10% above the Inner London average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.

Q: What are the best schools in Paddington?
A: Paddington has 87 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Joseph's RC Primary School, Ark King Solomon Academy, Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Marylebone Boys' School and St James & St John Church of England Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.