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W10 5UN

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St. Helen's

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Overview

Postcode W10 5UN is located in a major urban area, within the St. Helen's ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the North Kensington area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Kensington is £65,468 per year. The nearest station is Ladbroke Grove, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Maxilla Walk.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
59.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

North Kensington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Kensington has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.2%

Approximately 59.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in North Kensington is £65,468 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from W10 5UN.

Flood risk

No risk

North Kensington near W10 5UN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W10 5UN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Ladbroke Grove

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Ladbroke Grove
0.4 mi

2

Latimer Road

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Latimer Road
0.5 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W10 5UN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMaxilla WalkSmallWalking directions to Maxilla Walk
0.3 miAthlone GardensSmallWalking directions to Athlone Gardens
0.3 miTavistock Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Road Gardens

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
16,445.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
51.55(+92%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.71(-14%)
Vehicle crime
8.43(-10%)
Drugs
7.5(+21%)
Other theft
6.56(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
44.53%
Other White
46
16.79%
Other
17
6.2%
Arab
15
5.47%
African
10
3.65%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
56.39%
No qualifications
36
15.86%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
51.54%
Owns outright
20
15.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.54%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.23%
Social rents from council
10
7.69%
Total households: 130

Property prices in St. Helen's

Median price£915,000
Price per sq ft£1,058
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£655K – £1.5M

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £915,000 (about £1,058 per square foot) in St. Helen's area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 up to £9,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. Helen's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£9,300,000£2,107
Semi-Detached1£3,412,500£994
Terraced9£1,500,000£1,195
Flats30£791,500£1,056

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. Helen's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Helen's.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£595,000£2,400,000
2017£793,000£2,108,500
2018£842,500£2,250,000
2019£603,750£1,882,500
2020£865,000£2,250,000
2021£780,000£1,780,000
2022£720,000£2,375,000
2023£736,000£1,920,000
2024£760,000£2,120,000
2025£737,500£1,950,000
2026£665,000£1,785,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Helen's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Helen's.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,011£854
2017£1,166£1,045
2018£1,140£1,153
2019£963£1,147
2020£1,138£1,168
2021£1,124£1,190
2022£1,097£1,271
2023£1,137£1,220
2024£1,166£1,134
2025£1,108£1,117
2026£962£1,486
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Helen's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. Helen's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W10 5UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W10 5UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 4, 13, Bassett Road, London, W10 6LAFlatsLeasehold£660,000
17 Jul 2025First Floor Flat, 69, Oxford Gardens, London, W10 5UJFlatsLeasehold£1,330,000
03 Sept 2025Flat 6, 70, Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 6HRFlatsLeasehold£2,250,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 4, 62, Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 6HRFlatsLeasehold£810,000
26 Feb 2025Flat 5, 60, Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 6HRFlatsLeasehold£505,000

Schools

In the W10 5UN postcode area, located within North Kensington, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W10 5UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryAll Saints Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusSt Charles Catholic Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miNot applicableInstituto Espanol Canada BlanchOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W10 5UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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
0.1 miSainsbury's Local165 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 6HJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miNisa LocalLadbroke Grove, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6HJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miField StoreChesterton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6NRWalking directions to Field Store

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 5UN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Billy Beckett

St Helen's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Lucy Shaw

St Helen's - 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
WardSt. Helen'sE05009404
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North KensingtonE02000579
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 003EE01002909
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W10 5UN

Is W10 5UN (North Kensington) safe?

The area around W10 5UN records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W10 5UN?

The median sale price around W10 5UN in North Kensington is £915,000 (about £1,058 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W10 5UN?

There are 20 schools close to W10 5UN, including All Saints Catholic College (Outstanding), St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College (Good) and Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W10 5UN?

The closest station to W10 5UN is Ladbroke Grove in TfL zone 2, about 235 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W10 5UN?

W10 5UN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,108 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W10 5UN (North Kensington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W10 5UN is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Billy Beckett (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Lucy Shaw (Labour and Co-operative Party).