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W10 5AX

West Row

Golborne

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Overview

Postcode W10 5AX is located in a major urban area, within the Golborne ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Golborne & Swinbrook area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Golborne & Swinbrook is £47,100 per year. The nearest station is Ladbroke Grove, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meanwhile Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
79.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Golborne & Swinbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Golborne & Swinbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

79.1%

Approximately 79.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 70.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Golborne & Swinbrook is £47,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 221 ft away from W10 5AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Golborne & Swinbrook near W10 5AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Ladbroke Grove located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W10 5AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Ladbroke Grove

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Ladbroke Grove
0.6 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park
0.6 mi

2

Kensal Green

Bakerloo, Overground

Walking directions to Kensal Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W10 5AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeanwhile GardensMediumWalking directions to Meanwhile Gardens
0.3 miQueen's Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen's Park Gardens
0.1 miHarrow Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Harrow Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
497
Population density
8,107.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
54.23(+102%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.32(+72%)
Drugs
15.36(+148%)
Public order
14.46(+114%)
Burglary
14.01(+156%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
24.6%
Chinese
101
20.36%
Other White
74
14.92%
African
43
8.67%
Other
41
8.27%
Total population: 496

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
241
51.61%
Level 3 (A level)
93
19.91%
No qualifications
56
11.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
4.93%
Total 16+ residents: 467

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
41.74%
Social rents from council
43
37.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.43%
Owns outright
7
6.09%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Golborne

Median price£595,000
Price per sq ft£827
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£438K – £1.0M

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £827 per square foot) in Golborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £1,932,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,830,000£1,119
Flats26£595,000£820

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golborne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£677,500£2,325,000
2017£620,000£1,690,000
2018£500,000£1,627,500
2019£489,125£2,115,000
2020£600,000£1,194,000
2021£565,000£1,250,000
2022£600,000£2,975,000
2023£637,500£1,122,500
2024£571,000£1,200,000
2025£615,000£1,135,000
2026£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,007£1,103
2017£962£1,011
2018£738£782
2019£748£1,001
2020£1,070£1,038
2021£779£1,105
2022£945£1,515
2023£919£856
2024£1,003£1,128
2025£944£1,119
2026£709
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Golborne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W10 5AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W10 5AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202555, West Row, London, W10 5AXFlatsLeasehold£455,000
29 Sept 2025Apartment 17, 84, Southern Row, London, W10 5JSFlatsLeasehold£162,500
11 Dec 2025Apartment 26, Atrium Apartments, 12, West Row, London, W10 5SJFlatsLeasehold£508,000
02 Oct 2025Apartment 1, Atrium Apartments, 12, West Row, London, W10 5SJFlatsLeasehold£595,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 13, Atrium Apartments, 12, West Row, London, W10 5SJFlatsLeasehold£570,000

Schools

In the W10 5AX postcode area, located within Golborne & Swinbrook, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W10 5AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryArk Brunel Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySaint Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBarlby Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W10 5AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W10 5AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOctavia StoresSouthern Row, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5AEWalking directions to Octavia Stores
0.1 miKensal Food & WineKensal Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5ATWalking directions to Kensal Food & Wine
0.1 miRonnie’sHarrow Road, Westminster, W10 4RHWalking directions to Ronnie’s
0.2 miSainsbury'sLadbroke Grove, London, W10 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAK Foods373 Portobello Road, London, W10 5SGWalking directions to AK Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W10 5AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nadia Nail

Golborne - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Peter Marshall

Golborne - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sina Lari

Golborne - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Joe Powell

Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyKensington and BayswaterE14001310
WardGolborneE05009396
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Golborne & SwinbrookE02000577
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 001AE01002852
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W10 5AX

Is W10 5AX (Golborne & Swinbrook) safe?

The area around W10 5AX records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near W10 5AX?

The median sale price around W10 5AX in Golborne & Swinbrook is £595,000 (about £827 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W10 5AX?

There are 20 schools close to W10 5AX, including Ark Brunel Primary Academy (Outstanding), Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Barlby Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W10 5AX?

The closest station to W10 5AX is Ladbroke Grove in TfL zone 2, about 928 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W10 5AX?

W10 5AX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,333 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W10 5AX (Golborne & Swinbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W10 5AX is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Nadia Nail (Labour and Co-operative Party), Peter Marshall (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sina Lari (Labour and Co-operative Party).