Postcode W2 5AG 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 high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 Royal Oak, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.
Westbourne Grove has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Westbourne Grove has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.0% 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 24 ft away from W2 5AG.
Westbourne Grove near W2 5AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Royal Oak located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Royal Oak | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Royal Oak |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Notting Hill Gate | Central, Circle, District | Walking directions to Notting Hill Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westbourne Green Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space |
| 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 5AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 20A, Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BD | Other | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 10B, Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BD | Terraced | Freehold | £925,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Flat 3A, 121 - 123, Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UP | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 35, The Westbourne, 1, Artesian Road, London, W2 5DL | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 12, The Westbourne, 1, Artesian Road, London, W2 5DL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,150,000 |
In the W2 5AG postcode area, located within Westbourne Grove, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 5AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Westbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 5RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0 mi | Tawana Oriental Supermarket | 16-18 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BD | Walking directions to Tawana Oriental Supermarket |
| 0 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 | Chepstow Food & Wine | Chepstow Road, Westminster, W2 5JH | Walking directions to Chepstow 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 5AG, 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 5AG records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5AG 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 5AG, including College Park School (Good), St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good) and Pembridge Hall School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 5AG is Royal Oak in TfL zone 2, about 514 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.
W2 5AG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,203 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 5AG 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).