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W2 5EZ

Westbourne

Westminster

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Detailed insights for W2 5EZ

Overview

Postcode W2 5EZ 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 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Westbourne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.7%

Approximately 62.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Westbourne is £54,201 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from W2 5EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for W2 5EZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Royal Oak

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Royal Oak
0.3 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park
0.5 mi

2

Warwick Avenue

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Warwick Avenue

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 5EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.4 miTamplin Mews GardensSmallWalking directions to Tamplin Mews Gardens
0.3 miEdbrooke Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Edbrooke Road Gardens

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
16,767.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.78(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.59(+62%)
Other theft
12.57(+10%)
Public order
10.06(+49%)
Burglary
8.8(+61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Arab
58
17.52%
Other White
47
14.2%
British
40
12.08%
Other
40
12.08%
Caribbean
35
10.57%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
32.69%
No qualifications
57
21.92%
Level 3 (A level)
55
21.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.08%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
44%
Other social rented
28
18.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.67%
Owns outright
13
8.67%
Shared ownership
11
7.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Westbourne

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£914
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£495K – £679K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£5,100,000£1,504
Flats42£597,500£898

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne.
YearFlats
2016£908
2017£907
2018£798
2019£838
2020£858
2021£989
2022£903
2023£894
2024£1,020
2025£994
2026£795
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 5EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 5EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026Flat 24, Langley House, Alfred Road, London, W2 5ETFlatsLeasehold£385,000
15 Jul 2025Flat 8, Lister Lodge, Admiral Walk, London, W9 3TLFlatsLeasehold£950,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 14, Falcon Lodge, Admiral Walk, London, W9 3TAFlatsLeasehold£460,000
29 Apr 2025Flat 8, Livingstone Lodge, Admiral Walk, London, W9 3TNFlatsLeasehold£490,000
30 Sept 2025340, Harrow Road, London, W9 2HPOtherFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the W2 5EZ postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 5EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryWestminster AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady of Dolours Catholic PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryArk Atwood Primary AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 5EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutter ExpressHarrow Road, Westminster, W2 5HAWalking directions to Costcutter Express
0.1 miAl Wadi FoodHarrow Road, Westminster, W2 5HAWalking directions to Al Wadi Food
0.1 miAl-MonaHarrow Road, Westminster, W2 5ESWalking directions to Al-Mona
0.1 miWarwick Food CentreHarrow Road, Westminster, W2 5ESWalking directions to Warwick Food Centre
0.1 miKunduzBourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 5THWalking directions to Kunduz

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

Local councillors

Adam Hug

Westbourne - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Angela Piddock

Westbourne - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

David Boothroyd

Westbourne - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Georgia Gould

Queen's Park and Maida Vale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyQueen's Park and Maida ValeE14001435
WardWestbourneE05013809
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WestbourneE02000969
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 010FE01032512
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 5EZ

Is W2 5EZ (Westbourne) safe?

The area around W2 5EZ 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.

What is the average house price near W2 5EZ?

The median sale price around W2 5EZ in Westbourne is £600,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W2 5EZ?

There are 20 schools close to W2 5EZ, including Westminster Academy (Good), Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary (Good) and Ark Atwood Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 5EZ?

The closest station to W2 5EZ is Royal Oak in TfL zone 2, about 423 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W2 5EZ?

W2 5EZ 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W2 5EZ 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).