Map & location
Overview
W10 4NJ is located in the Queen's Park area of the City of Westminster, close to the border with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The streets here are lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many of which have been thoughtfully converted or lovingly maintained, giving the neighbourhood a warm, community-focused character. Beethoven Street, Ilbert Street and the surrounding grid of residential roads typify the local streetscape.
The area has grown increasingly popular over the past two decades, attracting young families, creatives and professionals drawn by its village-like feel, proximity to Queen's Park itself — a large, award-winning green space — and excellent connectivity into central London. Independent cafés, farm shops and boutique retailers along Salusbury Road and Harrow Road contribute to the neighbourhood's distinctive identity.
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 4NJ is well served by London buses, with multiple routes running along Harrow Road and Ladbroke Grove connecting the area to Paddington, Notting Hill, Kensal Rise and the West End. Cycling is popular, with quieter residential streets providing relatively safe routes; the area sits within the broader London cycle network and Santander Cycles docking points are accessible nearby. The neighbourhood is also within comfortable walking distance of several Underground and Overground stations serving different lines, making onward travel across London straightforward.
What it's famous for
Queen's Park is perhaps best known for its Queen's Park recreation ground on Kingswood Avenue — a beloved green oasis featuring a children's farm, tennis courts, a café and beautifully maintained gardens, which has held a Green Flag Award for many years. The area was historically associated with the working-class communities of Victorian North Kensington and has retained a strong sense of local pride and activism. The nearby Trellick Tower, Ernő Goldfinger's brutalist landmark on Golborne Road, is visible on the southern horizon and is one of London's most iconic listed buildings. The neighbourhood also has a lively arts scene, with studios and galleries tucked into former industrial spaces.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and waste services
Local branch library on Mozart Street serving the ward
Postal services available via branches on Harrow Road nearby
Kerbside collections managed by Westminster City Council
Tourist attractions
Award-winning Green Flag park with children's farm and café
~0.4 miGrade I listed brutalist tower by Ernő Goldfinger
~0.7 miFamous antiques and street food market in Notting Hill
~1.1 miCommunity green space and skate park on Elkstone Road
~0.6 miHistoric Victorian cemetery, a Magnificent Seven burial ground
~0.9 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W104NJ · 020 89605499
~50 mW104RE · 020 89628700
~50 mW104RE · 020 89628700
~50 mPharmacies
W104RE · 020 89601001
~50 mW93QH · 02089 603540
~100 mW105PF · 02089 694390
~300 mDentists
W105BE
~300 mW93PN
~450 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Queen's Park Primary School, is ~150 m away.
Community school
~150 mFree schools special
~200 mVoluntary aided school
~350 mCommunity special school
~350 mVoluntary aided school
~350 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Cluster of independent shops, cafés and restaurants
Diverse restaurants and takeaways along the main road
Artists and designers based in converted spaces nearby
Several agents specialising in W10 residential sales and lettings
Gyms & leisure
Tennis, bowls, children's farm and formal gardens
~0.4 miFree outdoor skate and BMX facility on Elkstone Road
~0.6 miTraditional and craft-beer pubs dotted around Queen's Park
~0.2 miSpecialty coffee shops on Salusbury Road and surrounds
~0.3 miLocal hub for classes, events and community groups
~0.5 miService providers
FTTC and full-fibre broadband infrastructure in the area
Cable broadband and TV services available locally
Water and sewerage provider for Westminster
Gas and electricity network operator for the area
Residential & community
Characteristic two- and three-storey terraced houses on grid streets
Many Victorian houses subdivided into self-contained apartments
Mix of council and housing association properties in the ward
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social rented homes
Transport
Train & Tube
Westbourne Park Station
Westbourne Park
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Kilburn Park Station
Kilburn Park
Maida Vale Station
Maida Vale
Bus stops
Harrow Road
Frequent buses towards Paddington and Kensal Green
Ladbroke Grove
Buses connecting Notting Hill and Harlesden
Beethoven Street
Local stops serving residential streets in the ward
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles
Docking stations accessible within the broader neighbourhood
Quiet Route via Ilbert Street
Residential streets offer calmer cycling towards Kensal Rise
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Westminster EV Charging
On-street EV charge points managed by Westminster City Council
Defibrillators
Public AED — Queen's Park
Defibrillator located at the park entrance on Kingswood Avenue
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Box — Beethoven Street
Royal Mail collection point on the local residential streets
Fuel stations
Petrol Station — Harrow Road
Forecourt fuel station on the main Harrow Road corridor
Places of worship
Anglican parish church serving the Queen's Park community
~0.4 miRoman Catholic church on Bosworth Road, Kensal Rise
~0.6 miMuslim prayer facilities accessible in the wider W10 area
~0.5 miEvangelical congregation active in the local community
~0.5 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 87% above the national average (127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1506 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 2 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 1,881.
Housing & utilities
Late 19th-century terraces built for working-class Londoners, now highly sought-after
Roughly balanced between owner-occupiers, private renters and social tenants (estimated)
Consistent interest from buyers priced out of Notting Hill and Maida Vale
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Major green space within easy walking distance, Green Flag rated
Moderate urban pollution levels typical of inner west London
Some road traffic noise along the main arterial road
Generally low fluvial flood risk at this elevation in Westminster
FAQs
Where exactly is the postcode W10 4NJ?
W10 4NJ is in the Queen's Park ward of the City of Westminster, in north-west London. It covers residential streets close to Harrow Road, between the Ladbroke Grove area to the south and Kensal Rise to the north.
What is the W10 4NJ area like to live in?
The area has a strong community feel with Victorian terraced streets, independent shops and cafés, and easy access to Queen's Park green space. It is popular with families and young professionals who appreciate the neighbourhood's character and central London connectivity.
Which council covers W10 4NJ?
W10 4NJ falls within the City of Westminster, meaning local services such as planning, waste collection and housing are managed by Westminster City Council.
Which parliamentary constituency is W10 4NJ in?
The postcode is in the Queen's Park and Maida Vale constituency, created for the 2024 general election.
Are there schools near W10 4NJ?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, complete with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What bus routes serve W10 4NJ?
Multiple bus routes run along Harrow Road and Ladbroke Grove, connecting the area to Paddington, Notting Hill, Kensal Rise and the wider London bus network. Routes 18, 36 and 187 are among those serving the corridor.
What green spaces are near W10 4NJ?
Queen's Park recreation ground is the closest major park, roughly 0.4 miles away, and offers tennis courts, a children's farm, café and award-winning gardens. Meanwhile Gardens on Elkstone Road is another nearby open space.
What type of housing is found in W10 4NJ?
The streets around W10 4NJ are dominated by late Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many converted into flats. There is also a mix of social rented and private rented accommodation alongside owner-occupied homes.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
Official records and property listings for W10 4NJ: