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W10 5UG

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Golborne

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Overview

Postcode W10 5UG 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 148.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meanwhile Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Golborne & Swinbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Golborne & Swinbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.2%

Approximately 43.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from W10 5UG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Ladbroke Grove located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W10 5UG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Ladbroke Grove

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Ladbroke Grove
0.3 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park
0.5 mi

2

Latimer Road

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Latimer Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W10 5UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeanwhile GardensMediumWalking directions to Meanwhile Gardens
0.3 miMaxilla WalkSmallWalking directions to Maxilla Walk
0.2 miAthlone GardensSmallWalking directions to Athlone Gardens

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
9,865.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.65(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.71(+59%)
Drugs
22.61(+265%)
Other theft
12.56(+10%)
Theft from the person
12.56(+34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
71
32.57%
Other White
67
30.73%
Other
18
8.26%
African
17
7.8%
Other Asian
8
3.67%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
51.76%
No qualifications
37
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
5.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.52%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
34.75%
Social rents from council
35
29.66%
Other social rented
16
13.56%
Owns outright
12
10.17%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.63%
Total households: 118

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W10 5UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W10 5UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 202611H, Oxford Gardens, London, W10 5UEFlatsLeasehold£315,000
03 Mar 202613C, Oxford Gardens, London, W10 5UEFlatsLeasehold£345,000
20 May 202616, Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 5UBFlatsLeasehold£338,000
25 Feb 2025Flat D, 47, Oxford Gardens, London, W10 5UFFlatsLeasehold£435,000
13 Feb 20265, Raddington Road, London, W10 5TFOtherFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the W10 5UG postcode area, located within Golborne & Swinbrook, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W10 5UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableInstituto Espanol Canada BlanchOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNurseryGolborne & Maxilla Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryBevington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W10 5UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHigh Life SupermarketPortobello Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5TEWalking directions to High Life Supermarket
0.1 miWest 9 Food & Wine80 Tavistock Road, London, W11 1ANWalking directions to West 9 Food & Wine
0.1 miChoice Newsagents110 Golborne Road, London, W10 5PSWalking directions to Choice Newsagents
0.1 miTesco Express177-179 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 6HHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWest Nine Food & WineLadbroke Grove, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5HHWalking directions to West Nine Food & Wine

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 5UG, 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 001DE01002855
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W10 5UG

Is W10 5UG (Golborne & Swinbrook) safe?

The area around W10 5UG records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5UG?

The median sale price around W10 5UG 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 5UG?

There are 20 schools close to W10 5UG, including Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch, Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School (Outstanding) and Bevington Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W10 5UG?

The closest station to W10 5UG is Ladbroke Grove in TfL zone 2, about 288 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W10 5UG?

W10 5UG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,918 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W10 5UG 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).