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W2 6NB

Harrow Road

Westbourne

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Detailed insights for W2 6NB

Overview

Postcode W2 6NB 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 average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 Warwick Avenue, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westbourne Green Open Space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Westbourne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Westbourne has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.7%

Approximately 24.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from W2 6NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Westbourne near W2 6NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Warwick Avenue located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 6NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Warwick Avenue

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Warwick Avenue
0.3 mi

2

Royal Oak

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Royal Oak
0.4 mi

1

Paddington

Bakerloo, Chiltern Railways, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Hammersmith and City, Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express

Walking directions to Paddington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 6NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWestbourne Green Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Westbourne Green Open Space
0.3 miSt Mary's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Churchyard
0.1 miRembrandt GardensSmallWalking directions to Rembrandt Gardens

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
5,736.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
62.16(+131%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.11(-42%)
Burglary
9.66(+77%)
Other theft
9.05(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.04(+6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
71
32.13%
Other White
40
18.1%
Arab
33
14.93%
Other
22
9.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
4.98%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
62.56%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.33%
No qualifications
18
9.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
7.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.15%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
48.45%
Social rents from council
21
21.65%
Owns outright
12
12.37%
Owns with a mortgage
12
12.37%
Other social rented
3
3.09%
Total households: 97

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 6NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 6NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202635, Warwick Crescent, London, W2 6NEFlatsLeasehold£650,000
26 Mar 202522, Warwick Crescent, London, W2 6NEFlatsLeasehold£433,000
10 Oct 2025Apartment 14, 7, Sheldon Square, London, W2 6DNFlatsLeasehold£334,000
21 May 2026Apartment 43, 11, Sheldon Square, London, W2 6DQFlatsLeasehold£790,000
24 Nov 2025Apartment 32, 11, Sheldon Square, London, W2 6DQFlatsLeasehold£875,000

Schools

In the W2 6NB postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 6NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMarylebone Boys' SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miNot applicableL'Ecole Bilingue ElementaireOther independent school

N/A

0.3 mi16 plusUnited Colleges GroupFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 6NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 6NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalWestminster, W2 6EZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSS Foods & WineBourne Terrace, Westminster, W2 6PBWalking directions to SS Foods & Wine
0.3 miM&S Simply Food35 North Wharf Road, London, W2 1NWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miWaitrose38 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ESWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miAl Jannat405 Edgware Road, London, W2 1BTWalking directions to Al Jannat

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 6NB, 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 010CE01004757
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 6NB

Is W2 6NB (Westbourne) safe?

The area around W2 6NB records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6NB?

The median sale price around W2 6NB 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 6NB?

There are 20 schools close to W2 6NB, including Marylebone Boys' School (Good), L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire and United Colleges Group (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 6NB?

The closest station to W2 6NB is Warwick Avenue in TfL zone 2, about 341 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.

How deprived is the area around W2 6NB?

W2 6NB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W2 6NB (Westbourne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Queen's Park and Maida Vale covering W2 6NB 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).