Property for sale or rent in Bayswater W2
The name Bayswater probably comes from Baynard’s Watering. Baynard was an eleventh century abbot called Bainiardus, an associate of William the Conqueror, who also gave his name to Baynard’s castle, further east in London. The ‘Watering’ part comes from the fact that the area was renowned for its clean springs.
It’s appropriate that Bayswater should be partly derived from the name of a Frenchman, because Bayswater is one of London's most cosmopolitan areas, with the significant diversity of the local population added to by having one of London's highest concentration of hotels. There is a sizeable Arab population towards Edgware Road, a large number of Americans and a substantial Greek population attracted by London's Greek Orthodox Cathedral. It’s also the centre of London's Brazilian community.
As you can imagine, there’s no shortage of good restaurants serving just about every cuisine you can think of, especially in Queensway and Westbourne Grove. You’re also really spoiled for choice when it comes to shopping. Oxford Street needs no introduction, and there are plenty of interesting shops along Edgware Road. For some of the best open space in London, Hyde Park is right on the doorstep, but Bayswater also has several leafy squares.
Famous local residents have included Winston Churchill, Alexander Fleming, Stella McCartney, Damon Albarn, Keira Knightley and JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan. Today, a lot of city professionals also live in Bayswater.
Properties in Bayswater
As well as the multi-cultural appeal, Bayswater’s proximity to the West End and Notting Hill makes it attractive to many buyers and renters. It’s easy to reach from Heathrow too.
Architecturally, the biggest part of the area is made up of Georgian and Victorian terraces and garden squares, mostly divided up into flats. Bayswater Properties range from very expensive apartments (and a few houses) to small studio flats. There are also purpose built apartment blocks dating from the inter-war period as well as more recent developments, and a large council estate, the 800 flat Hallfield Estate, designed by Sir Denys Lasdun, who also created part of the South Bank complex.
Buying or renting in Bayswater – useful information
Transport links – Nearby tube stations include Lancaster Gate, Queensway, Edgware Road, Royal Oak, Notting Hill, Holland Park and, of course, Bayswater, giving you a choice of several lines. Plus, of course, there’s Paddington, which will take you to much of the UK, and Heathrow down the road which will take you almost anywhere else. For more details, see Transport for London
Schools – There are several good primary schools in and around Bayswater, plus international schools and decent secondary schools and colleges. For more information, see the School League Tables
Places of interest in Bayswater – Hyde Park • Marble Arch • Oxford Street • Edgware Road • Whiteley’s Shopping Centre
Local Authority – Westminster, although some parts are in Kensington & Chelsea. Details of amenities, council tax rates and more are on the Kensington & Chelsea Council website and the Westminster Council website
Find out more about property in Bayswater
Outlet Estate Agents offers a good selection of flats, apartments and occasionally houses and commercial property for sale and rent in Bayswater. For current property, see properties for sale or to rent in Bayswater
In addition, anyone with property to rent or for sale in Bayswater or anywhere else in W2 is welcome to contact us.
You may want to also have a look at some of our property guides in nearby areas, including:
Paddington Property Guide
Marble Arch Property Guide
Knightsbridge Property Guide
St John’s Wood Property Guide
For further information on living, buying, selling, renting or letting in Bayswater, please contact us
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