Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Westminster: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, London Paddington Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 22 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around W2 1RB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
18Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 76 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 167 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Marylebone Boys' School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
244crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 244 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 116.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
63GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 52 GP, 11 hospitals, 100 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GRAND UNION HEALTH CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
London Paddington Rail Station0.2 mi
Paddington Underground Station0.2 mi
Paddington Underground Station0.2 mi
Paddington Underground Station0.2 mi
47 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 22 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
26green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.26 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
145shops & libraries
- 124 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Budgens…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco Paddington Express — 0.1 mi
In Westminster, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 82% got their first preference (93% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Westminster, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near W2 1RB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in W2.
Average sold price by property type across the W2 district, 2021–2026.
About W2 1RB
W2 1RB scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with London Paddington Rail Station 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W2 1RB is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,307 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 167 schools within the typical catchment area, including 24 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 52 rated Good. The nearest school is Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit, 0.1 mi away.
There were 244 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 52 GP surgeries, 11 hospitals and 100 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GRAND UNION HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
