Postcode W2 5UX 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 Westbourne Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 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 67.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 68 ft away from W2 5UX.
Westbourne near W2 5UX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westbourne Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Westbourne Park | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Westbourne Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Royal Oak | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Royal Oak |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Ladbroke Grove | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Ladbroke Grove |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westbourne Green Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Meanwhile Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meanwhile Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Tavistock Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tavistock Road 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 5UX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, Combe House, Great Western Road, London, W2 5UB | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Flat 12, Keyham House, Westbourne Park Road, London, W2 5UH | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 152, Great Western Road, London, W11 1BD | Terraced | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 100, Great Western Road, London, W11 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Flat 46, Dorchester House, 228, Great Western Road, London, W11 1BE | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 |
In the W2 5UX postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 5UX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Keyham Local | Westbourne Park Road, Westminster, W2 5UH | Walking directions to Keyham Local |
| 0.1 mi | Smiths’s News, Food & Wine | Westbourne Park Road, Westminster, W2 5PR | Walking directions to Smiths’s News, Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Westbourne Nogs Grocery | Chepstow Road, Westminster, W2 5QS | Walking directions to Westbourne Nogs Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Shan Store | Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1AB | Walking directions to Shan Store |
| 0.2 mi | Usman | Westbourne Park Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1EA | Walking directions to Usman |
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 5UX, 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 5UX 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 5UX 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 5UX, including St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good), Westminster Academy (Good) and St Peter's CofE School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W2 5UX is Westbourne Park in TfL zone 2, about 230 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.
W2 5UX 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 5UX 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).