Map & location
Overview
W10 4AE falls within the Queen's Park area of the London Borough of Brent, close to the boundary with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The streets around this postcode are characterised by attractive Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, tree-lined avenues and a strong community identity. Salusbury Road, the neighbourhood's main high street, is within easy reach and offers an eclectic mix of independent cafés, restaurants, and local shops.
The area benefits from excellent green space, most notably Queen's Park itself — a much-loved public park managed by the City of London Corporation — which provides recreational grounds, a children's play area, a café and a small animal enclosure. The neighbourhood has a diverse and creative population and is widely regarded as one of northwest London's most characterful residential areas.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £725,000, around 4% above the wider W10 district average of £700,000 (HM Land Registry, 225 recent sales).
Getting here
W10 4AE is well served by public transport. Several bus routes run along Harrow Road and Salusbury Road, connecting the area to central London, Paddington, and Kilburn. The postcode is within comfortable walking or cycling distance of Queen's Park and Kensal Rise, both of which provide frequent rail connections into central London. Cycling infrastructure in the area includes signed routes through residential streets, and the area is well suited to everyday cycling with relatively flat terrain.
What it's famous for
Queen's Park is celebrated for its village-like atmosphere within the capital, with Salusbury Road regularly cited as one of London's finest neighbourhood high streets. The eponymous park itself has been a green lung for the community since the 1880s and hosts popular seasonal events including the Queen's Park Day community festival. The area has long attracted artists, musicians and writers drawn to its independent spirit, affordable (by central London standards) housing stock and proximity to the creative scenes of Notting Hill and Portobello Road to the south.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and local services for the area
Policing for Queen's Park and surrounding Brent wards
Public lending library on Salusbury Road serving the local community
Several primary and secondary schools within short walking distance
Tourist attractions
Victorian public park with sports facilities, café and animal enclosure
~400 mVibrant independent high street with cafés, restaurants and boutiques
~300 mWeekly Sunday market with fresh local produce on Salusbury Road
~350 mQuiet residential green space popular with local families
~500 mNeighbouring creative quarter with galleries, bookshops and music venues
~800 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W105AW · 020 89605599
~600 mW104LD · 020 89692626
~600 mW104LD · 020 89605252
~600 mPharmacies
W105AA · 02089 606501
~400 mNW103ND · 02089 605454
~550 mNW103ND · 020 89694474
~550 mDentists
NW103JL
~450 mNW103JL
~450 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Bales College, is ~100 m away.
Other independent school
~100 mAcademy sponsor led
~400 mAcademy sponsor led
~450 mVoluntary aided school
~600 mCommunity school
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Salusbury Road hosts numerous independent eateries and coffee shops
Mix of boutiques, delis and specialist shops along Salusbury Road
Small creative and design businesses based across the neighbourhood
Active residential property renovation and refurbishment sector
Gyms & leisure
Outdoor sports pitches, children's play areas and a park café
~400 mQPR was founded nearby; Loftus Road stadium is a short bus ride south
~2 kmSeveral independent gyms and fitness studios in the Queen's Park area
~500 mAnnual community festival held in Queen's Park each summer
~400 mAcclaimed neighbourhood restaurants within a few minutes' walk
~300 mService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across the postcode
Cable broadband coverage in parts of the Queen's Park area
Gas and electricity supply network covering W10
Water and sewerage services for Greater London
Residential & community
Predominant housing stock; two- and three-storey brick terraces from the 1880s–1900s
Period semi-detached properties found along several residential streets
Many period houses subdivided into well-appointed flats popular with young professionals
Blend of owner-occupied homes, private rentals and some social housing
Parts of the wider neighbourhood benefit from conservation area protection
Transport
Train & Tube
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Westbourne Park Station
Westbourne Park
Kilburn Park Station
Kilburn Park
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Bus stops
Harrow Road stops
Frequent services running east towards Paddington and west towards Harlesden
Salusbury Road / Brondesbury stops
Connections northbound toward Kilburn and southbound to Notting Hill
Ladbroke Grove / Kensal Road stops
Links to Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill to the south
Cycle hire
Quietway Route — residential streets
Signed cycling route through residential streets linking Queen's Park to Regent's Canal
Santander Cycles docking station
Hire bikes available at nearby docking points in the W10 area
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
On-street EV Charging — Brent Council
Lamp-post and dedicated EV chargers installed on residential streets across the ward
Defibrillators
Queen's Park Community Defibrillator
Publicly accessible AED unit registered with the local community network
Postboxes & Post Office
Queen's Park Post Office
Counter services and parcel collection on or near Salusbury Road
Fuel stations
Harrow Road Petrol Station
Forecourt fuel station accessible from the Harrow Road corridor
Places of worship
Victorian parish church at the heart of the Queen's Park community
~350 mCatholic church serving the local and wider Brent congregation
~700 mMosque and community centre serving the Muslim community in Brent
~1.2 kmActive congregation with community outreach programmes
~500 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 231% above the national average (225.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1108 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 2,380.
Housing & utilities
Most homes date from the 1880s–1910s, many sympathetically extended or converted
Popular with families and professionals; relatively low turnover of stock
Significant proportion of privately rented flats and houses in the postcode
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Awarded Green Flag status; one of northwest London's best public parks
Harrow Road corridor has elevated NO₂; residential streets significantly cleaner
Low-traffic neighbourhood streets; some noise from Harrow Road to the north
The area sits on well-drained ground with generally low surface water flood risk
FAQs
Where exactly is the postcode W10 4AE?
W10 4AE is located in the Queen's Park ward of the London Borough of Brent, in northwest London. It sits close to the boundary with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, roughly between Harrow Road to the north and Salusbury Road to the south.
Which council is responsible for W10 4AE?
W10 4AE falls within the London Borough of Brent. Despite the W10 postcode being associated with North Kensington, this specific postcode is administered by Brent Council.
Which parliamentary constituency does W10 4AE belong to?
W10 4AE is in the Queen's Park and Maida Vale parliamentary constituency, created for the 2024 general election.
What are the nearest bus routes to W10 4AE?
Several bus routes serve the area via Harrow Road and Salusbury Road, including routes 18, 52, 206, 316 and 452, providing links to Paddington, Kilburn, Notting Hill and Harlesden.
What schools are near W10 4AE?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Queen's Park area of Brent. See the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the Queen's Park area like to live in?
Queen's Park is considered one of northwest London's most desirable residential neighbourhoods, known for its village atmosphere, Victorian streetscapes, excellent green space and a strong independent food and retail scene along Salusbury Road.
What is the approximate house price in W10 4AE?
Property prices in the Queen's Park area of Brent are above the London average owing to high demand and attractive period housing. For current estimates, consult the UK House Price Index or a local estate agent, as prices change frequently.
Is W10 4AE in Brent or Kensington and Chelsea?
Despite the W10 postcode district spanning parts of both boroughs, the specific postcode W10 4AE is within the London Borough of Brent, in the Queen's Park ward.
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