Guide to living in Paddington

Brightly coloured mews houses along the alley of Conduit Mews, Paddington in London

Guide to living in Paddington

Paddington, nestled in the heart of vibrant Central London, presents a unique blend of historical charm, modern luxury, and entertainment options, making it a desirable location for families and professionals.

Well-known for its grand Victorian architecture, sprawling green spaces, and excellent transport links, Paddington offers a near-unrivalled quality of life. Here’s everything you need to know about living in Paddington.

Property market

The property market in Paddington is diverse, offering everything from historic Georgian and Victorian homes and luxury penthouses to modern one-bedroom flats. Paddington Central and the recently redeveloped Paddington Basin have also introduced new residential developments, combining luxury living with waterfront views. This, combined with its central location, superb transport links, and friendly community, make Paddington a secure investment in London’s real estate market.

People enjoying the sun in front of modern apartments at Paddington Basin in London

Food & drink

Paddington is dotted with hundreds of delicious places to eat, from cosy coffee shops and pubs to upscale restaurants and street food vendors, many of which reflect London’s multicultural spirit.

Paddington Basin is a local favourite for dining and leisure, offering waterfront restaurants and bars with picturesque views. Must-try restaurants include The Summerhouse, famous for its seafood, and The Cheese Bar. For those seeking a unique dining experience, the floating restaurants along the canal provide a charming backdrop for a memorable meal.

Green spaces

One of Paddington’s most appealing features is its proximity to some of London’s most beautiful parks. Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park, two of the city’s largest and most famous green spaces, are just a short walk away. Kensington Gardens offers an equally tranquil escape with manicured lawns, flower beds, and the iconic Kensington Palace. For something more low-key, Paddington’s own Norfolk Square Gardens provide a quiet reprieve from busy London life.

People enjoying the hottest day on record at Paddington Basin, London

Education

Families living in Paddington have plenty of brilliant nursery, primary, and secondary schools to choose from. Top schools in the area include:

For higher education, the University of Westminster and the Royal College of Art are within easy reach, offering some of the best tertiary education in the country. 

Shopping and leisure

Paddington offers a variety of shopping experiences, from boutique stores and artisanal markets to the nearby retail havens of Oxford Street, Bond Street, and Regent Street. The area’s mix of high-street retailers, luxury fashion houses, homeware shops, and boutiques gives the area a dynamic and upmarket feel. For leisure, Paddington Basin provides some fantastic amenities, such as outdoor cinema screenings, art installations, and water-based activities like paddle boarding.

Rows of houseboats and narrow boats on the canal banks at Paddington Basin in Little Venice, London

Transport links

Paddington is a major transport hub, boasting one of London’s principal railway stations. It is a quick trip to some of London’s most popular locations like Central London, Hyde Park and Canary Wharf.

Paddington Station provides seamless access to national and international destinations, including a direct link to Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express and Elizabeth lines, making it an ideal location for frequent travellers.

The area is also well-served by London Underground lines, including the Bakerloo, Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines. This connectivity ensures residents can easily navigate the city and beyond, making the daily commute or leisurely excursions a breeze.

Underground stations near Paddington:

  • Paddington Station
  • Edgware Road
  • Lancaster Gate
  • Queensway
  • Bayswater
  • Royal Oak
  • Warwick Avenue

Living in Paddington

Living in Paddington offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of London’s cosmopolitan lifestyle while residing in an area that retains a sense of community and tranquillity. Its unparalleled transport links, diverse dining scene, access to green spaces, and quality educational institutions make Paddington an attractive option for high-end property buyers. Whether you’re drawn to its historic charm or the modern luxuries of waterfront living, Paddington embodies a harmonious blend of past and present, making it a distinguished choice for those looking to make their home in London.

Brightly coloured mews houses along the alley of Conduit Mews, Paddington in London

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Hyde Park

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Hyde Park

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Does Paddington have any good parks?

Yes! Paddington is just a quick walk from Hyde Park, the Regent’s Park, and Kensington Gardens – some of London’s best green spaces.

Can you buy or rent properties on the Canal?

Paddington is home to some incredible canal-side properties for rent and sale. For more information, contact us today.

Is there good access to West and South London?

Yes, Paddington has fantastic access to most parts of London, including the South and West.

Property for sale near Paddington

Gloucester Place, W1U
Offers in excess of £7,000,000

Gloucester Place, W1U

Park Mansions, London, SW1X
Guide Price £3,300,000

Park Mansions, London, SW1X

Porchester Place, W2
Guide Price £3,295,000

Porchester Place, W2

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £3,000,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
£2,850,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£2,500,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£2,295,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W
£2,200,000

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £2,000,000

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£1,950,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Chantrey House, Belgravia, London, SW1W
£1,850,000

Chantrey House, Belgravia, London, SW1W

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £1,750,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

Hays Court, London, SE16
£1,750,000

Hays Court, London, SE16

The Water Gardens, W2
£1,700,000

The Water Gardens, W2

Millers Wharf House, London, E1W
£1,500,000

Millers Wharf House, London, E1W

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1
£1,500,000

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

Portsea Hall, Portsea Place, W2
£1,495,000

Portsea Hall, Portsea Place, W2

Cashmere Wharf, E1W
£1,450,000

Cashmere Wharf, E1W

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
£1,350,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Cardamom Building, London, SE1
£1,350,000

Cardamom Building, London, SE1

Clifton Place, W2
£1,295,000

Clifton Place, W2

Wapping High Street, E1W
£1,200,000

Wapping High Street, E1W

Kensington Gardens Square, W2
Offers in excess of £1,000,000

Kensington Gardens Square, W2

The Quadrangle, W2
£999,000

The Quadrangle, W2

Portsea Hall, London, W2
£900,000

Portsea Hall, London, W2

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W
Guide Price £900,000

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W

Portsea Hall, London, W2
£900,000

Portsea Hall, London, W2

Old Town Hall Apartments, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £900,000

Old Town Hall Apartments, London, SE16

Trafalgar Court, London, E1W
£900,000

Trafalgar Court, London, E1W

St. Luke’s Street, London, SW3
£895,000

St. Luke’s Street, London, SW3

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£875,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

West India Quay, E14
£850,000

West India Quay, E14

Boss House, London, SE1
£850,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Long Lane, London, SE1
£850,000

Long Lane, London, SE1

Boss House, London, SE1
£850,000

Boss House, London, SE1

New Crane Wharf, E1W
£850,000

New Crane Wharf, E1W

Merchant Court, London, E1W
£850,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Gloucester Mews, W2
£815,000

Gloucester Mews, W2

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£800,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Wix’s Lane, SW4
£800,000

Wix’s Lane, SW4

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £800,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

China Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in the region of £795,000

China Wharf, London, SE1

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1
£775,000

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16
£775,000

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16

Merchant Court, London, E1W
£775,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Stanhope Terrace, W2
£770,000

Stanhope Terrace, W2

Balmoral House, London, SE1
£770,000

Balmoral House, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
£765,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
£750,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Knot House, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £750,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Boss House, London, SE1
£735,000

Boss House, London, SE1

The Quadrangle, London, W2
£720,000

The Quadrangle, London, W2

The Water Gardens, W2
£700,000

The Water Gardens, W2

Granary House, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £700,000

Granary House, London, SE16

Capacity House, London, SE1
£700,000

Capacity House, London, SE1

Gun Wharf, London, E1W
£699,000

Gun Wharf, London, E1W

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W
£690,000

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W

Aberdour Street, London, SE1
£635,000

Aberdour Street, London, SE1

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W
£625,000

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W

Tower Bridge Buildings, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £625,000

Tower Bridge Buildings, London, SE1

Quadrangle Tower, London, W2
Offers in excess of £600,000

Quadrangle Tower, London, W2

Tea Trade Wharf, London, SE1
£595,000

Tea Trade Wharf, London, SE1

Park West, W2
£590,000

Park West, W2

Hermitage Waterside, London, E1W
£550,000

Hermitage Waterside, London, E1W

Wapping Lane, E1W
£550,000

Wapping Lane, E1W

Dovecote House, London, SE16
£550,000

Dovecote House, London, SE16

City Road, EC1V
Offers in excess of £550,000

City Road, EC1V

Forset Court, London, W2
£499,000

Forset Court, London, W2

Knot House, London, SE1
£475,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Goldhawk Road, W12
£445,000

Goldhawk Road, W12

Raleigh Mews, N1
Guide Price £425,000

Raleigh Mews, N1

Meridian Court, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £425,000

Meridian Court, London, SE16

West End Lane, NW6
Offers in excess of £400,000

West End Lane, NW6

Haven Way, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £400,000

Haven Way, London, SE1

Ability Place, London, E14
Guide Price £400,000

Ability Place, London, E14

Admiral Walk, W9
£390,000

Admiral Walk, W9

Forset Court, London, W2
£350,000

Forset Court, London, W2

Pan Peninsula, Pan Peninsula Square, London, E14
£337,500

Pan Peninsula, Pan Peninsula Square, London, E14

Edgware Road, W2
Offers in excess of £280,000

Edgware Road, W2

Edgware Road, W2
£240,000

Edgware Road, W2