Postcode W2 5BB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Westbourne Grove is £68,300 per year. The nearest station is Royal Oak located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.
Westbourne Grove has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Westbourne Grove has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.4% 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 of residents in Westbourne Grove is £68,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from W2 5BB.
Westbourne Grove near W2 5BB 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 | 1 | Bayswater | Circle, District | Walking directions to Bayswater |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westbourne Green Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Tavistock Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tavistock Road Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Powis Square | Small | Walking directions to Powis Square |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £852,500 in Bayswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,250 up to £8,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 96 | £718,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £5,175,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £3,625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bayswater
In the W2 5BB 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 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chepstow Food & Wine | Chepstow Road, Westminster, W2 5JH | Walking directions to Chepstow Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tawana Oriental Supermarket | 16-18 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BD | Walking directions to Tawana Oriental Supermarket |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.