Guide to living in Hyde Park and Bayswater

Hyde Park is one of the most desirable areas in London. It is an ideal location with both the open green space of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens while being close to the shops and restaurants of the West End.

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About Hyde Park & Bayswater

Hyde Park is famous worldwide for its incredible green spaces, outstanding lifestyle options and superb access to the rest of London and the city centre.

Many buyers are attracted to this beautiful area’s grand white stucco terraces and garden squares. Residents tend to be families taking advantage of the good schools here or professional couples and singles appreciating the easy commute to Central London and South Kensington.

Properties in Hyde Park and Bayswater

Most of the housing is found in desirable, large, white stucco-fronted buildings, which generally enjoy 2,000-4,000 square feet over 4 or 5 floors. These are often split into flats and arranged around garden squares such as Hyde Park Gardens and Hyde Park Street. The smaller mews houses are also popular and offer a little community in themselves. These period properties tend to attract European and English buyers.

Purpose-built mansion blocks with porters that look over the park are popular investment opportunities realised by foreign investors from all over the world. The renowned Hyde Park Estate provides rental houses and flats that are highly desirable.

Bayswater has benefited from recent regeneration and is home to more high-spec apartment blocks than previously. 

Living in Hyde Park and Bayswater

There is a strong sense of community here, with many residents moving to the area and staying for decades. This is especially true in Connaught Village, where annual fetes are held, which are often attended by famous locals such as Claudia Winkelman, Tony Blair and the Beckham family.

Hyde Park Lifestyle

The area predominantly comprises boutiques and independent shops that lend themselves to the strong café culture.

There is an eclectic mix of residents from around the world, reflected in the variety of upscale international restaurants. Further towards the more cosmopolitan area of Bayswater you will find Whiteleys, London’s first department store which has been recently converted into high end apartments. The renowned shops of Oxford Street and Bond Street are close by, as well as the West End and Marylebone Village.

Green Spaces

A guide to Hyde Park would not be complete without talking about its namesake green space. This beautiful park offers perhaps the most idyllic lifestyle prospect in all of London, with expansive parkland spanning 350 acres. The park is home to festivals and other events year-round, making it a hive of activity and fun for families and adults. There is no shortage of fun between events, with the famed Speakers’ Corner and Serpentine Lake providing non-stop entertainment.

Transport Links

Hyde Park has superb transport links with tube and train stations nearby. Transport links in the area include:

Hyde Park Corner 
Marble Arch 
Green Park
Knightsbridge
Sloane Square
Victoria

Hyde Park

23 Albion Street, London, W2 2AS

020 3504 6649

Will Saunders

Head of lettings, Hyde Park, residential agency

20 4502 3698 Email Will

Verity Chick

Hyde Park sales manager, residential agency

20 7262 2226 Email Verity

Property for sale near Hyde Park

£345,000

Sussex Gardens, W2

Offers in excess of £295,000

Edgware Road, W2

£1,050,000

The Quadrangle, W2

£350,000

Forset Court, London, W2

£425,000

Park West, London, W2

£590,000

Ashmore Road, W9

£1,550,000

The Quadrangle, W2

£650,000

Quadrangle Tower, London, W2

£1,175,000

Sherwood Court, London, W1H

£750,000

Clifton Place, W2

Offers in excess of £1,300,000

The Quadrangle, W2

£525,000

Hanover Steps, London, W2

£975,000

Norfolk Place, W2

£400,000

Coniston Court, London, W2

£2,500,000

Sussex Lodge, London, W2

£900,000

Portsea Hall, London, W2

£900,000

Portsea Hall, London, W2

£1,675,000

Southacre, London, W2

£590,000

Park West, W2

£598,000

The Water Gardens, W2

Guide Price £3,295,000

Porchester Place, W2

£4,995,000

Albion Street, W2

Offers in excess of £800,000

Stanhope Terrace, W2

£675,000

Cleveland Mansions, London, W9

£850,000

Quadrangle Tower, London, W2

Offers in excess of £1,100,000

Kensington Gardens Square, W2

£565,000

Quadrangle Tower, London, W2

£1,100,000

The Quadrangle, W2

£799,000

Devonport, London, W2

£700,000

The Water Gardens, W2

Guide Price £3,300,000

Park Mansions, London, SW1X

Property to rent near Hyde Park

£9,615 per week

Kensington Gardens Square, Bayswater, London, W2

£5,000 per week

Albion Street, Hyde Park, London, W2

£4,600 per week

Bryanston Square, Hyde Park, Marylebone, W1H

£1,995 per week

Merchant Square East, Paddington, London, W2

£1,950 per week

Knightsbridge, London, SW1X

£1,850 per week

George Street, Marylebone, London, W1H

£1,845 per week

Southwick Street, London, W2

£1,595 per week

Merchant Square East, Paddington, London, W2

£1,508 per week

Edgware Road, Paddington, London, W2

£1,406 per week

Kensington Gardens Square, Bayswater, London, W2

£1,295 per week

Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London, W9

£1,200 per week

Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park, London, W2

£1,188 per week

Montagu Place, Marylebone, London, W1H

£1,160 per week

Kensington Gardens Square, Bayswater, London, W2

£1,153 per week

Montagu Place, Marylebone, Marylebone, W1H

£1,100 per week

Hill Street, Hyde Park, London, W1J

£1,098 per week

Hereford Road, London, W2

£1,050 per week

Grosvenor Hill, Mayfair, London, W1K

£982 per week

Edgware Road, Paddington, London, W2

£950 per week

Gloucester Place, Marylebone, London, W1U

£920 per week

Bryanston Square, Marylebone, London, W1H

£895 per week

Park West Place, London, W2

£740 per week

Hill Street, Mayfair, London, W1J

£690 per week

Manchester Street, Marylebone, London, W1U

£690 per week

Seymour Street, Hyde Park, London, W1H

£600 per week

Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge, London, SW3

£525 per week

New Quebec Street, Hyde Park, London, W1H

£500 per week

St. Georges Fields, Hyde Park, London, W2

£495 per week

Hans Road, Chelsea, London, SW3

£480 per week

Robert Adam Street, Marylebone, London, W1U

£427 per week

St Georges Fields, Hyde Park, London, W2

£275 per week

Gloucester Place, Marylebone, London, W1U