W2 1AL

a postcode in Westminster

Introduced in July 2007

W2 1AL	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with W2 1AL

Praed Street - 40 properties, USRN 8400572

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5188 / 51°31'7"N

Longitude: -0.1702 / 0°10'12"W

UTM Reference: 30U 696322 5711311

OS Easting: 527050

OS Northing: 181568

OS Grid: TQ270815

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR 59.YR

Mapcode Global: VHGQZ.03C1

Open Location Code: 9C3XGR9H+GW

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91vm94

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

major urban conurbation
a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 3c1

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites
Diverse Educated Urban Singles
Centrally Located Professionals

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 8369 / 32844

3rd decile
more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for W2 1AL on Wednesday 8 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:58
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:07
Sunrise	04:53
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:05
Sunset	21:17
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:03
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:12

Hours of daylight today	04:23 to 21:47
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:47 to 04:24
Moon Phase	Waning Crescent
Moon Sets	13:51
Moon Rises	23:23

For a full sun and moon calendar for W2 1AL, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in W2 1AL

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
9 May 2024	Flat 513, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£546,000
15 August 2023	Flat 706, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£450,000
11 February 2022	Flat 601, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Detached	Leasehold	£1,350,000
20 November 2018	Flat 616, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£1,385,000
6 July 2018	Flat 705, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£760,000
22 September 2016	Flat 515, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£675,000
16 June 2016	Flat 611, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£2,000,000
25 November 2015	Flat 602, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£1,000,000
31 March 2015	Flat 503, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£1,100,000
4 March 2015	Flat 508, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£568,000
3 October 2014	Flat 606, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£575,000
12 February 2014	Flat 505, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£750,000
17 December 2013	Flat 507, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£499,000
28 October 2013	Flat 513, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£595,000
27 September 2013	Flat 504, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£480,000
1 August 2013	Flat 608, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£525,000
20 December 2012	Flat 513, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£530,000
2 August 2012	Flat 704, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£425,000
3 February 2012	Flat 614, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£532,500
31 January 2011	Flat 501, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£1,200,000
23 September 2009	Flat 505, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£580,000
2 July 2009	Flat 604, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£365,000
16 September 2008	Flat 610, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£680,000
18 April 2008	Flat 509, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£630,000
3 April 2008	Flat 517, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£1,250,000
23 November 2007	Flat 602, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£635,000
29 June 2007	Flat 512, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£795,000
21 May 2007	Flat 605, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£450,000
11 May 2007	Flat 614, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£395,000
2 March 2007	Flat 704, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£325,000
21 February 2007	Flat 516, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£740,000
5 January 2007	Flat 704, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£272,000
14 November 2006	Flat 604, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£295,000
3 November 2006	Flat 705, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£440,000
31 October 2006	Flat 612, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£950,000
13 July 2006	Flat 504, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£305,000
1 June 2006	Flat 510, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£497,000
12 May 2006	Flat 616, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£560,000
16 January 2006	Flat 704, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£310,000
8 September 2004	Flat 701, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£630,000
8 April 2004	Flat 507, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£275,000
27 February 2004	Flat 606, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£278,000
15 December 2003	Flat 503, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£246,000
12 December 2003	Flat 613, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£342,500
19 November 2003	Flat 515, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£283,375
7 November 2003	Flat 615, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£315,000
26 September 2003	Flat 616, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£545,000
19 September 2003	Flat 704, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£287,500
17 September 2003	Flat 611, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£975,000
12 September 2003	Flat 509, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£367,000
11 September 2003	Flat 612, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£1,000,000
8 September 2003	Flat 706, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£248,000
29 August 2003	Flat 613, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£298,000
21 August 2003	Flat 703, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£270,000
21 August 2003	Flat 705, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£355,000
21 August 2003	Flat 701, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£550,000
20 August 2003	Flat 702, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£355,000
18 August 2003	Flat 614, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£277,875
15 August 2003	Flat 610, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£415,000
8 August 2003	Flat 602, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£355,000
5 August 2003	Flat 617, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£712,375
31 July 2003	Flat 607, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£245,000
30 July 2003	Flat 608, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£250,000
30 July 2003	Flat 606, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£245,000
30 July 2003	Flat 609, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£565,000
25 July 2003	Flat 508, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£238,875
25 July 2003	Flat 501, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£505,000
18 July 2003	Flat 516, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£522,250
18 July 2003	Flat 605, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£315,000
18 July 2003	Flat 601, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Detached	Leasehold	£515,000
18 July 2003	Flat 604, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£240,000
18 July 2003	Flat 603, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£235,000
17 July 2003	Flat 506, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£240,000
14 July 2003	Flat 511, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£540,000
14 July 2003	Flat 512, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£532,500
11 July 2003	Flat 510, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£390,000
11 July 2003	Flat 507, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£240,000
10 July 2003	Flat 513, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£285,000
8 July 2003	Flat 517, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£775,000
27 June 2003	Flat 504, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£224,250
13 June 2003	Flat 505, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£330,000
13 June 2003	Flat 502, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£345,000
13 June 2003	Flat 503, Balmoral Apartments, 2, Praed Street, London W2 1AL	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£206,850

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for W2 1AL

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Cities of London and Westminster

MP

Rachel Blake Labour/Co-operative

London Assembly

Assembly Constituency

West Central

Assembly Member

James Small-Edwards Labour

Londonwide Members

Assembly Members

Elly Baker Labour

Emma Best Conservative

Andrew Boff Conservative

Hina Bokhari Liberal Democrat

Zoë Garbett Green

Alessandro Georgiou Conservative

Susan Hall Conservative

Lord Bailey of Paddington Conservative

Zack Polanski Green

Caroline Russell Green

Alex Wilson Reform UK

Westminster City Council

London borough ward

Hyde Park

Councillors

Md Shamsed Chowdhury Labour

Paul Dimoldenberg Labour

Judith Southern Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for W2 1AL

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00023645		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E00175187		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	31 December 2011	ONS
E01004685	Westminster 015D	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E01033594	Westminster 015G	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	31 December 2011	ONS
E02000974	Westminster 015	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E05013796	Hyde Park	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	5 May 2022	DLUHC
E09000033	Westminster	London Boroughs	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E12000007	London	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001172	Cities of London and Westminster	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000001	Metropolitan Police	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000234	London	Travel to Work Areas	Other	31 July 2015	ONS
E32000014	West Central	London Assembly Constituencies	Electoral	6 May 2010	Greater London Authority
E33031909		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000051	London	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	1 April 2020	BEIS
E38000256	NHS North West London ICB - W2U3Z	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2022	ODS
E40000003	London	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2013	ODS
E43000236	Westminster, unparished area	Non-Civil Parished Areas	Census	1 April 2014	ONS
E54000027	North West London Health and Care Partnership	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 April 2019	NHS
E56000021	North West and South West London	Cancer Alliances	Health	1 July 2019	NHS England
E61000001	Greater London Authority	Greater London Authority	Administrative	3 July 2000	ONS
E63012036	City of Westminster	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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