Map & location
Overview
W10 5AZ falls within the Dalgarno ward of North Kensington, an area bordered by Ladbroke Grove to the east, the Grand Union Canal to the north, and the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham boundary to the west. The neighbourhood is predominantly residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced streets, post-war council estates and newer regeneration housing. Golborne Road and Portobello Road are within cycling distance, offering independent shops, markets and cafés that define North Kensington's vibrant street culture.
Dalgarno sits away from the tourist bustle of Notting Hill Gate yet benefits from excellent connectivity into central London. The area has a strong community character, shaped by long-established Caribbean, Moroccan and Portuguese communities alongside newer arrivals. Local green space includes Dalgarno Gardens and the open meadows of Wormwood Scrubs a short walk to the west, providing residents with accessible outdoor recreation.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £600,000, around 14% below the wider W10 district average of £700,000 (HM Land Registry, 202 recent sales).
Getting here
W10 5AZ is well served by London Underground and Overground services, with stations providing quick links to the West End, the City and Heathrow. Several bus routes run along Ladbroke Grove, Golborne Road and the North Kensington corridor, connecting the area to Paddington, Shepherd's Bush, Kensal Rise and beyond. Cycling infrastructure including Quietways and the Kensington and Chelsea cycle network makes two-wheel travel practical. The A404 (Ladbroke Grove) and A40 (Western Avenue) provide road access, and the Grand Union Canal towpath offers a scenic route towards Little Venice and Paddington.
What it's famous for
North Kensington and the Dalgarno area are forever associated with the Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street festival in Europe, which winds through neighbouring streets each August Bank Holiday. The broader W10 postcode was shaped by the Windrush generation who settled here from the 1950s onwards, and the area's multicultural legacy remains vivid in its music, food and community life. The Trellick Tower, Ernő Goldfinger's Grade I listed Brutalist landmark, stands prominently just north of the ward and is one of London's most recognisable council blocks. Portobello Road Market, world-famous for antiques and street food, is close by.
Services & facilities
Royal Borough providing housing, planning and local services
Community charity running youth and family programmes in the ward
Public library with community programmes on Ladbroke Grove
Adult and further education college serving North Kensington
Postal and banking services for residents
Tourist attractions
Local green space with play facilities for families
~400 mLarge open common with meadows, sports pitches and a nature reserve
~900 mIconic Grade I listed Brutalist residential tower by Goldfinger
~600 mWorld-famous antiques and street food market
~1.5 kmScenic walking and cycling route towards Little Venice
~700 mCommunity garden and skate park beside the Kensal Road canal
~800 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W106DZ · 02037 724996
~450 mW106DZ · 02070 626310
~450 mW106DZ · 0300 0339898
~450 mPharmacies
W105AA · 02089 606501
~200 mW106DZ · 02031 810095
~450 mW106DZ · 02089 625180
~450 mDentists
W106DZ
~450 mW106DZ
~450 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Bales College, is ~300 m away.
Other independent school
~300 mFree schools special
~350 mCommunity school
~350 mAcademy sponsor led
~400 mVoluntary aided school
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Cluster of independent food shops, antiques and Portuguese cafés
Artists' studios and small creative enterprises in converted spaces
Diverse dining reflecting Moroccan, Caribbean and European communities
Active construction and regeneration contractors serving the ward
Gyms & leisure
Running, football, dog walking across a large open common
~900 mFree community skate park and BMX space beside the canal
~800 mLarge multi-sport facility under the Westway flyover
~1.4 kmNeighbourhood park with children's play equipment
~400 mCommunity arts and social venues in North Kensington
~1.2 kmService providers
FTTC and FTTP broadband infrastructure across W10
Cable broadband available in parts of North Kensington
Water and sewerage provider for W10
Gas network operator for the area
Weekly rubbish and recycling collections
Residential & community
Late 19th-century two- and three-storey terraces on streets such as Bassett Road
Mid-20th-century social housing blocks including the Dalgarno estate
Newer mixed-tenure developments from 2000s–2020s regeneration programmes
High proportion of council and housing association tenancies in the ward
Mix of owner-occupied and privately rented Victorian and modern properties
Transport
Train & Tube
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Westbourne Park Station
Westbourne Park
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
White City
White City
Bus stops
Ladbroke Grove stops
Frequent buses along Ladbroke Grove towards Paddington and Kensal Rise
Golborne Road / Portobello Road
Services connecting to Notting Hill Gate and Shepherd's Bush
North Kensington / Kensal Road
Night and day buses towards the West End and Harlesden
Cycle hire
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Car-free cycling route east to Little Venice and west to Kensal Green
Quietway 3 (Kensington & Chelsea)
Signed low-traffic cycle route through North Kensington
Santander Cycles docking stations
Hire bike docks available near Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC on-street EV chargers
Council-installed EV charge points on residential streets in North Kensington
Defibrillators
Dalgarno Community Centre
Publicly accessible defibrillator at the community centre
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Golborne Road area
Local Post Office branch serving W10 residents
Fuel stations
Petrol station — Ladbroke Grove / Harrow Road
Nearest petrol forecourt north of the ward
Places of worship
Victorian Church of England parish church serving North Kensington
~900 mRoman Catholic church with a strong local community
~1.1 kmLocal mosque serving the Muslim community in W10
~800 mPentecostal congregation with roots in the Windrush community
~700 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 221% above the national average (218.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1177 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 2,216.
Housing & utilities
Significant social rented stock alongside private Victorian terraces and newer builds
Parts of Dalgarno ward have seen phased housing renewal since the 2000s
Unlike southern RBKC, Dalgarno has limited heritage-designated streetscapes
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Site of Special Scientific Interest supporting grassland flora and birdlife
Parts of North Kensington are in an AQMA due to road traffic on the A40 and Ladbroke Grove
Waterway ecology and towpath greenway running along the northern edge of the ward
The Westway motorway spur generates noise across parts of W10
FAQs
Where exactly is W10 5AZ?
W10 5AZ is located in the Dalgarno ward of North Kensington, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It sits roughly between Ladbroke Grove to the east and the borough boundary with Hammersmith & Fulham to the west, and north of the Westway (A40).
Which council covers W10 5AZ?
W10 5AZ falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of the 32 London boroughs. The ward is Dalgarno.
Which parliamentary constituency is W10 5AZ in?
W10 5AZ is part of the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.
What are the schools near W10 5AZ like?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Dalgarno ward — see the Schools section on this page for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the Dalgarno area like to live in?
Dalgarno is a diverse, community-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of Victorian terraces, council housing and newer regeneration homes. It has strong multicultural roots, good green space (including Dalgarno Gardens and Wormwood Scrubs), and is within easy reach of the independent shops and markets of Golborne Road and Portobello Road.
What green spaces are near W10 5AZ?
The closest park is Dalgarno Gardens (about 400 m away). Wormwood Scrubs, a large open common and SSSI with sports pitches, is approximately 900 m to the west. The Grand Union Canal towpath, around 700 m north, offers walking and cycling.
What bus routes serve W10 5AZ?
Several TfL bus routes run along nearby Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road, including the 23, 52, 70 and 316, connecting Dalgarno to Paddington, Shepherd's Bush, Kensal Rise and central London.
What is the approximate house price in W10 5AZ?
House prices in North Kensington's Dalgarno ward are broadly below the wider RBKC average, reflecting the housing mix of Victorian terraces and ex-council properties. For current figures, check the HM Land Registry or a local estate agent — no specific prices are given here to avoid inaccuracy.
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Useful links
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