City of Westminster · W2
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Covering Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice, Notting Hill, including Campden, Church Street, Lancaster Gate. Find qualified electricians nearby.
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W2 (Paddington) in a nutshell
W2 covers Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice, Notting Hill, in Ealing and Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for W2
Two councils in one district
W2 is split between Ealing and Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
W2 stretches across Bayswater, Campden, Church Street and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'W2', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsPostcodes change here
Lots of old W2 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.
Where's this from?
Doogal/ONSPD: 1,125 of 2,603 postcodes activeEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
- If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.
More detail on the City of Westminster page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does W2 cover?
W2 (Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice, Notting Hill) includes the wards of Bayswater, Campden, Church Street, Hyde Park, Lancaster Gate, Little Venice, Marylebone, Pembridge, South Acton, Westbourne, West End (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to W2?
Neighbouring districts include W9 (Maida Vale), W8 (Kensington), SW5 (Earl's Court), W11 (Notting Hill), SW7 (South Kensington) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering W2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in W2?
About 23,586 households and 47,710 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,125 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is W2 in?
W2 sits in Ealing, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Cities of London and Westminster, Ealing Central and Acton, Kensington and Bayswater, Queen's Park and Maida Vale.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- W2 1
- Areas covered
- Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice, Notting Hill 2
- Active postcodes
- 1,125 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 23,586 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 47,710 2
- Electoral wards
- Bayswater, Campden, Church Street, Hyde Park, Lancaster Gate, Little Venice, Marylebone, Pembridge … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Cities of London and Westminster, Ealing Central and Acton, Kensington and Bayswater, Queen's Park and Maida Vale 4
- Local authority
- Ealing, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster 4
- Households privately renting (City of Westminster built-up area)
- 43.3% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.