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. 

Residential terraced street near Hyde Park, London

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.