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W2 5AG

Botts Mews

Bayswater

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Westbourne Grove has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Westbourne Grove is £72,067 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from W2 5AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Westbourne Grove near W2 5AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Royal Oak located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 5AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 5AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.3 miPowis SquareSmallWalking directions to Powis Square
0.4 miColville Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Colville Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
25,161.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.6(+6%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.39(-41%)
Other theft
12.77(+12%)
Burglary
10.21(+87%)
Vehicle crime
9.7(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
127
32.82%
British
113
29.2%
Other Asian
49
12.66%
Other
29
7.49%
African
10
2.58%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
213
63.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.48%
Level 3 (A level)
31
9.28%
No qualifications
27
8.08%
Other
12
3.59%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
36.31%
Owns outright
50
29.76%
Other social rented
31
18.45%
Owns with a mortgage
16
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.76%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Bayswater

Median price£810,000
Price per sq ft£1,180
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£554K – £1.6M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bayswater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£3,875,000£2,192
Terraced15£3,400,000£1,795
Flats75£700,000£1,063

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bayswater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bayswater.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bayswater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bayswater.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bayswater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 202620A, Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BDOtherFreehold£1,350,000
09 Apr 202610B, Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BDTerracedFreehold£925,000
11 Dec 2025Flat 3A, 121 - 123, Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UPFlatsLeasehold£600,000
17 Dec 2025Flat 35, The Westbourne, 1, Artesian Road, London, W2 5DLFlatsLeasehold£240,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 12, The Westbourne, 1, Artesian Road, London, W2 5DLFlatsLeasehold£1,150,000

Schools

In the W2 5AG postcode area, located within Westbourne Grove, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCollege Park SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePembridge Hall SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op FoodWestbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 5RUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0 miTawana Oriental Supermarket16-18 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BDWalking directions to Tawana Oriental Supermarket
0 miSainsbury's Local86-94 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miPrezzemolo & VitaleWestbourne Grove, Westminster, W2 4ULWalking directions to Prezzemolo & Vitale
0.1 miChepstow Food & WineChepstow Road, Westminster, W2 5JHWalking directions to Chepstow Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

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 W2 5AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christabel Diana Beatrice Flight

Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Maggie Carman

Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mark Brunel Tozer

Bayswater - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Powell

Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyKensington and BayswaterE14001310
WardBayswaterE05013793
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westbourne GroveE02000973
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 014AE01004653
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 5AG

Is W2 5AG (Westbourne Grove) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near W2 5AG?

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.

What schools are near W2 5AG?

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.

What is the nearest station to W2 5AG?

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.

How deprived is the area around W2 5AG?

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).

Who represents W2 5AG (Westbourne Grove) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).