Map & location
Overview
W10 5BE falls within the Golborne ward of North Kensington, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The immediate area is centred around Golborne Road and its environs, a stretch renowned for its independent market traders, antique dealers, Portuguese cafés and Moroccan restaurants that give the street a distinctly cosmopolitan character. The Trellick Tower — Ernő Goldfinger's Grade I listed Brutalist landmark — looms impressively to the south, anchoring the neighbourhood's identity.
The surrounding streets, including Wornington Road, Appleford Road and Kensal Road, are a mix of post-war social housing estates and Victorian terraces. North Kensington has a proud community spirit, shaped by generations of Caribbean, Moroccan, Portuguese and more recently wider African and Eastern European communities. The area neighbours Portobello Road to the south and sits close to the Grand Union Canal to the north, offering green walking and cycling routes.
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 5BE is well served by London buses along Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road, providing connections to Paddington, Notting Hill, Shepherd's Bush and the West End. The Grand Union Canal towpath offers a traffic-free cycling and walking route east towards Paddington Basin and west towards Alperton. The area is in Transport for London Zone 2, and Oyster and contactless payment are accepted across all local bus services. Several bus stops on Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road give easy access to the wider network.
What it's famous for
North Kensington and Golborne Road are celebrated for their multicultural street life and independent traders. The area is closely associated with the Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street festival in Europe, which passes through neighbouring streets each August Bank Holiday. Trellick Tower, designed by Ernő Goldfinger and completed in 1972, is one of London's most iconic Brutalist structures and a Grade I listed building. Golborne Road market is a well-loved local institution, famous for antiques, bric-a-brac and a range of street food. The neighbourhood also has deep links to the Grenfell Tower community — a reminder of the area's resilience and community cohesion.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and local services
Public library on Ladbroke Grove offering books and community services
Local hub for events, classes and resident support
Postal deliveries managed from the North Kensington area
RBKC support services for the wider North Kensington community
Tourist attractions
Iconic Grade I listed Brutalist residential tower by Ernő Goldfinger
~300 mBeloved street market for antiques, food and multicultural goods
~150 mSmall public park and children's play area off Bosworth Road
~400 mScenic canal with towpath for walking and cycling
~600 mWorld-famous antiques and street market nearby in Notting Hill
~900 mAnnual Caribbean carnival, Europe's largest street festival, passes nearby
~400 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W105AW · 020 89605599
~150 mW104NJ · 020 89605499
~300 mW104RE · 020 89628700
~350 mPharmacies
W105AA · 02089 606501
~300 mW104RE · 020 89601001
~350 mW93QH · 02089 603540
~400 mDentists
W105BE
~50 mW106HA
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Ark Brunel Primary Academy, is ~100 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~100 mVoluntary aided school
~150 mCommunity school
~200 mFree schools special
~300 mVoluntary aided school
~300 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Cluster of antique shops, Portuguese delis and Moroccan grocers
Diverse eateries including Portuguese pastelarias and Moroccan grills
Small creative and design businesses concentrated around Kensal Road
Independent market vendors selling antiques, clothing and food
Several social enterprises and charities operate in the Golborne ward
Gyms & leisure
Community park with play facilities and open green space
~400 mPopular walking and cycling route along the canal
~600 mMajor sports complex under the Westway flyover with courts and pool
~900 mCommunity park and skate area beside the canal in North Kensington
~700 mShopping, galleries and cafés in the nearby Notting Hill neighbourhood
~900 mService providers
FTTC and FTTP broadband available across W10
Cable broadband and TV services available in the area
EE, O2, Vodafone and Three all provide coverage in W10
Mains gas and electricity connected throughout this postcode
Water and sewerage services provider for this area
Residential & community
Large RBKC housing estate undergoing phased regeneration nearby
Two- and three-storey brick terraces typical of the neighbourhood
Iconic residential tower with a mix of social and private tenures
Mix of converted warehouses, new-build flats and social housing
Victorian and Edwardian streets interspersed with post-war social housing
Transport
Train & Tube
Westbourne Park Station
Westbourne Park
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Kilburn Park Station
Kilburn Park
Bus stops
Ladbroke Grove stops
Frequent buses north to Kensal Rise and south to Notting Hill and Paddington
Golborne Road / Portobello Road stops
Local services connecting to Westbourne Park and Harrow Road
Harrow Road corridor
Buses running east towards Paddington and west towards Harlesden
Cycle hire
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Traffic-free cycling route east to Paddington and west to Alperton
TfL Cycle Route — Ladbroke Grove
Signed cycle lane along Ladbroke Grove into central London
Santander Cycles docking station
Hire bikes available at nearby docking points in North Kensington
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC on-street EV chargers
Several council-installed EV charge points in the W10 area
Defibrillators
Golborne Road community defibrillator
Publicly accessible AED located on Golborne Road
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Golborne Road
Local post office serving the W10 5 area
Fuel stations
Petrol station — Harrow Road
Nearest fuel station on the Harrow Road corridor
Places of worship
Anglican parish church serving North Kensington
~500 mRoman Catholic church on Pottery Lane, nearby
~900 mLocal mosque serving the Muslim community in W10
~400 mSeveral independent churches active in the local community
~300 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 221% above the national average (218.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1372 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
Social rented, private rented and owner-occupied properties all present
Terraces, purpose-built flats and tower blocks make up most of the stock
Major ongoing redevelopment of social housing estate near Golborne Road
Proximity to Notting Hill and Zone 2 drives strong rental market
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Grand Union Canal and several pocket parks within easy reach
Inner-London levels; Ladbroke Grove is a busier traffic corridor
Moderate noise from traffic on Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road
Most of W10 5 is at low risk of surface water flooding
FAQs
Where exactly is postcode W10 5BE?
W10 5BE is in the Golborne ward of North Kensington, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It sits near Golborne Road, close to Ladbroke Grove and the iconic Trellick Tower.
What is the W10 5BE area like to live in?
The area is vibrant and multicultural, centred on the lively Golborne Road with its independent market, cafés and diverse communities. It has a mix of Victorian terraces and social housing estates, and is known for its strong community spirit.
Which council covers W10 5BE?
W10 5BE falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of the 32 London boroughs.
Which parliamentary constituency is W10 5BE in?
W10 5BE is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.
Are there schools near W10 5BE?
Several schools serve the W10 5BE area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to and from W10 5BE by public transport?
The area is well served by TfL buses along Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road. The postcode is in Zone 2. The Grand Union Canal towpath also provides a traffic-free cycling route into central London.
What is Golborne Road known for?
Golborne Road is famous for its eclectic street market selling antiques and bric-a-brac, its Portuguese and Moroccan food culture, and independent traders. It is one of West London's most characterful market streets.
What is Trellick Tower and is it near W10 5BE?
Trellick Tower is a Grade I listed Brutalist tower block designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger, completed in 1972. It is approximately 300 metres from W10 5BE and is one of London's most recognised architectural landmarks.
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