Postcode W2 4AB is located in a major urban area, within the Bayswater ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Westbourne Grove area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbourne Grove is £72,067 per year. The nearest station is Bayswater, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Powis Square.
Westbourne Grove has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Westbourne Grove has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westbourne Grove is £72,067 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from W2 4AB.
Westbourne Grove near W2 4AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bayswater located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| 0.3 mi | 1,2 | Notting Hill Gate | Central, Circle, District | Walking directions to Notting Hill Gate |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Royal Oak | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Royal Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Powis Square | Small | Walking directions to Powis Square |
| 0.4 mi | Colville Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Colville Square Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £810,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) in Bayswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £221,000 up to £6,625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £3,875,000 | £2,192 |
| Terraced | 15 | £3,400,000 | £1,795 |
| Flats | 75 | £700,000 | £1,063 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £810,000 | £2,665,000 | £3,272,500 |
| 2017 | £950,000 | £3,175,000 | £2,675,000 |
| 2018 | £675,000 | £2,880,000 | £3,035,000 |
| 2019 | £767,000 | £4,475,000 | £2,900,000 |
| 2020 | £844,500 | £4,526,000 | £3,565,000 |
| 2021 | £737,000 | £3,944,444 | £2,967,500 |
| 2022 | £797,500 | £4,000,000 | £2,900,000 |
| 2023 | £815,000 | £5,037,500 | £4,200,000 |
| 2024 | £962,500 | £5,350,000 | £3,500,000 |
| 2025 | £735,000 | £3,875,000 | £3,625,000 |
| 2026 | £770,000 | — | £1,438,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,111 | £1,716 | £1,577 |
| 2017 | £1,244 | £1,450 | £1,523 |
| 2018 | £1,143 | £1,717 | £1,610 |
| 2019 | £1,223 | £1,651 | £1,464 |
| 2020 | £1,230 | £1,863 | £1,538 |
| 2021 | £1,137 | £1,620 | £1,532 |
| 2022 | £1,225 | £1,787 | £1,712 |
| 2023 | £1,263 | £1,892 | £1,796 |
| 2024 | £1,202 | £1,624 | £1,683 |
| 2025 | £1,185 | £1,921 | £1,841 |
| 2026 | £1,079 | — | £1,341 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 4AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 1, Hereford Road, London, W2 4AB | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | Flat 25, 27, Hereford Road, London, W2 4TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,853,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 2, Rede Place, London, W2 4TU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat D, 4, Leinster Square, London, W2 4PL | Flats | Leasehold | £730,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Lower Ground, Ground And First Floor, 11, Leinster Square, London, W2 4PL | Other | Leasehold | £27,000 |
In the W2 4AB postcode area, located within Westbourne Grove, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 4AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Westbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 5RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 86-94 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Prezzemolo & Vitale | Westbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 4UL | Walking directions to Prezzemolo & Vitale |
| 0.1 mi | Tawana Oriental Supermarket | 16-18 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BD | Walking directions to Tawana Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Quick Pick Food & Wine | Westbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 4UJ | Walking directions to Quick Pick Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W2 4AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christabel Diana Beatrice Flight
Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026
Maggie Carman
Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Brunel Tozer
Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W2 4AB records about 120 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around W2 4AB in Westbourne Grove is £810,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 4AB, including College Park School (Good), Pembridge Hall School and Wetherby School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 4AB is Bayswater in TfL zone 1, about 473 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.
W2 4AB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W2 4AB is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christabel Diana Beatrice Flight (Conservative and Unionist Party), Maggie Carman (Labour Party) and Mark Brunel Tozer (Conservative and Unionist Party).