Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Westminster: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and London Paddington Rail Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 43 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around W2 1RW.
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
- 77 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 166 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Marylebone Boys' School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
212crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 212 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 112.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
66GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 55 GP, 11 hospitals, 100 dentists, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GRAND UNION HEALTH CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
London Paddington Rail Station0.1 mi
Paddington Underground Station0.1 mi
Paddington Underground Station0.1 mi
Paddington Underground Station0.1 mi
46 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 43 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
27green 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.
- 7.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.26 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
148shops & libraries
- 126 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Budgens, Tesco, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Westminster Paddington Square Local — 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 1RW.
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 1RW
W2 1RW scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Westminster Paddington Square Local within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W2 1RW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,369 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 2/10).
There are 166 schools within the typical catchment area, including 23 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 54 rated Good. The nearest school is Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit, within a short walk.
There were 212 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 55 GP surgeries, 11 hospitals and 100 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GRAND UNION HEALTH CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, within a short walk. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
