Postcode W2 5AY is located in a major urban area, within the Westbourne ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Westbourne area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbourne is £54,201 per year. The nearest station is Royal Oak, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.
Westbourne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Westbourne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westbourne is £54,201 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from W2 5AY.
Westbourne near W2 5AY 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 | 2 | Westbourne Park | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Westbourne Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Warwick Avenue | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Warwick Avenue |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westbourne Green Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Meanwhile Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meanwhile Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Rembrandt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rembrandt Gardens |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £914 per square foot) in Westbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £5,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £5,100,000 | £1,504 |
| Flats | 42 | £597,500 | £898 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £672,500 |
| 2017 | £631,250 |
| 2018 | £694,053 |
| 2019 | £547,000 |
| 2020 | £536,666 |
| 2021 | £594,320 |
| 2022 | £605,000 |
| 2023 | £562,500 |
| 2024 | £622,500 |
| 2025 | £595,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £908 |
| 2017 | £907 |
| 2018 | £798 |
| 2019 | £838 |
| 2020 | £858 |
| 2021 | £989 |
| 2022 | £903 |
| 2023 | £894 |
| 2024 | £1,020 |
| 2025 | £994 |
| 2026 | £795 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 5AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 24, Langley House, Alfred Road, London, W2 5ET | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Third Floor Flat, 340, Harrow Road, London, W9 2HP | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 340, Harrow Road, London, W9 2HP | Other | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 14, Falcon Lodge, Admiral Walk, London, W9 3TA | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Flat 43, Waterfront Apartments, 82, Amberley Road, London, W9 2JY | Flats | Leasehold | £900,000 |
In the W2 5AY postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Latenight | Harrow Road, Westminster, W9 2HP | Walking directions to Latenight |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter Express | Harrow Road, Westminster, W2 5HA | Walking directions to Costcutter Express |
| 0.1 mi | Al Wadi Food | Harrow Road, Westminster, W2 5HA | Walking directions to Al Wadi Food |
| 0.1 mi | Al-Mona | Harrow Road, Westminster, W2 5ES | Walking directions to Al-Mona |
| 0.1 mi | Warwick Food Centre | Harrow Road, Westminster, W2 5ES | Walking directions to Warwick Food Centre |
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 5AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Hug
Westbourne - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Piddock
Westbourne - Elected 7 May 2026
David Boothroyd
Westbourne - Elected 7 May 2026
Georgia Gould
Queen's Park and Maida Vale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W2 5AY records about 112 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 drugs.
The median sale price around W2 5AY in Westbourne is £600,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W2 5AY, including Westminster Academy (Good), Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary (Good) and Ark Atwood Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 5AY is Royal Oak in TfL zone 2, about 481 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.
W2 5AY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W2 5AY is Georgia Gould (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Hug (Labour Party), Angela Piddock (Labour Party) and David Boothroyd (Labour Party).