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Westbourne Grove

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About

Westbourne Grove sits on the edge of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the City of Westminster, running roughly east–west through the area between Bayswater and Notting Hill. The street is lined with narrow shopfronts, corner cafés and a mix of mid‑19th century terraces and converted mews. Beneath the surface the River Westbourne, culverted in the 19th century, follows its old course under streets and buildings; traces of that river appear in place names and the alignment of some lanes. The pattern of shops and residences reflects the street’s long role as a local high street rather than a single destination.

The retail mix includes independent fashion boutiques, small galleries, specialist food shops and antiques dealers, with cafés and restaurants that serve passersby and residents. Short side streets and mews provide quieter residential pockets and access to garden squares. Street activity changes through the day: morning trade around cafés, lunchtime footfall to food shops, and evening movement toward restaurants. The scale of terraces and the street’s layout make it straightforward to explore on foot.

Area overview

On average Westbourne Grove has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbourne Grove is £72,067 per year. There are 1 schools in Westbourne Grove: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Westbourne Grove is home to around 9,955 people, with a population density of about 18,357 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Westbourne Grove Population
9,955
Population density
18,357 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.91(+75%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.32(-12%)
Other theft
14.36(+26%)
Burglary
13.86(+153%)
Vehicle crime
11.15(+19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,180
31.94%
Other White
2,725
27.37%
African
644
6.47%
Other Asian
473
4.75%
Arab
430
4.32%
Total population: 9,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,607
63.79%
Level 3 (A level)
972
11.06%
No qualifications
863
9.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
582
6.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
363
4.13%
Total 16+ residents: 8,790

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,915
39.92%
Owns outright
870
18.14%
Other social rented
728
15.18%
Owns with a mortgage
654
13.63%
Social rents from council
426
8.88%
Total households: 4,797

Property prices in Westbourne Grove

Median price£705,700
Price per sq ft£1,200
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£549K – £1.7M

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £705,700 (about £1,200 per square foot) in Westbourne Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £305,000 up to £6,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbourne Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£3,875,000£2,192
Terraced13£3,500,000£1,786
Flats65£650,000£1,097

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbourne Grove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne Grove.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£755,000£2,665,000£3,050,000
2017£931,000£3,175,000£2,950,000
2018£665,000£2,760,000£3,067,500
2019£750,000£4,600,000£3,025,000
2020£842,250£4,250,500£3,565,000
2021£699,975£3,944,444£3,117,500
2022£795,000£4,000,000£2,900,000
2023£835,000£5,037,500£4,500,000
2024£836,000£6,750,000£3,559,283
2025£725,000£3,875,000£4,220,000
2026£655,000£1,438,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne Grove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne Grove.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,111£1,716£1,606
2017£1,267£1,450£1,602
2018£1,184£1,744£1,602
2019£1,249£1,793£1,469
2020£1,286£1,805£1,538
2021£1,163£1,620£1,609
2022£1,254£1,787£1,806
2023£1,304£1,892£1,871
2024£1,231£1,927£1,805
2025£1,223£1,921£1,841
2026£1,079£1,341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne Grove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne Grove in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.