Map & location
Overview
W10 5BN falls within the Golborne ward of North Kensington, one of London's most culturally layered neighbourhoods. The area revolves around Golborne Road, a bustling market street famed for its Portuguese cafés, antique dealers, and weekend street market. It borders the northern end of Portobello Road and is within walking distance of the Trellick Tower, the Grade I listed brutalist landmark designed by Ernő Goldfinger that has become an icon of West London's skyline.
The wider North Kensington area is characterised by a diverse, close-knit community and a rich heritage of community activism. Ladbroke Grove runs through the neighbourhood connecting it to Notting Hill to the south and Kensal Green to the north. Despite being within one of London's wealthiest boroughs, Golborne ward itself contains a mix of social housing estates, Victorian terraced streets, and independent local businesses that give it a distinctly local character rarely found in central London.
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 5BN is well served by bus routes running along Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road, linking the area to Notting Hill Gate, Paddington, Kilburn, and Kensal Rise. Cyclists are well catered for with Santander Cycles docking stations nearby and dedicated cycle lanes on Ladbroke Grove. The neighbourhood is also within comfortable cycling distance of the Grand Union Canal towpath, which provides a traffic-free route east towards Paddington Basin. On foot, Golborne Road and Portobello Road are both easily navigable, and the area benefits from good pavement infrastructure throughout.
What it's famous for
The area around W10 5BN is famous above all for Trellick Tower, the striking 31-storey brutalist residential block on Golborne Road that was completed in 1972 and is now a protected listed building. Golborne Road Market draws antique hunters and food lovers every week, with Portuguese pastelarias such as Café Lisboa and Lisboa Patisserie lending the street a unique continental atmosphere. The northern end of Portobello Road — known for its vintage fashion and antiques — is a short stroll south. The neighbourhood was also central to the history of the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival, which has its cultural roots in the Caribbean community of North Kensington. The area retains strong associations with community resilience following the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which occurred just north of this postcode in neighbouring Lancaster West.
Services & facilities
Borough council providing housing, planning and local services
Weekly street market with antiques, food and household goods
Early years and family support services in North Kensington
Counter services and parcel collection on Golborne Road
Tourist attractions
Grade I listed brutalist tower by Ernő Goldfinger, an iconic landmark
~200 mEclectic weekend market with antiques, vintage goods and street food
~100 mWorld-famous antique and vintage market street, northern end
~600 mCommunity park and skate park beside the Grand Union Canal
~400 mScenic towpath walk linking Paddington to Kensal Green
~500 mBeloved Portuguese café famed for pastel de nata and espresso
~150 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W104NJ · 020 89605499
~100 mW104RE · 020 89628700
~150 mW104RE · 020 89628700
~150 mPharmacies
W104RE · 020 89601001
~150 mW93QH · 02089 603540
~200 mW105PF · 02089 694390
~250 mDentists
W105BE
~200 mW105NR
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Queen's Park Primary School, is ~150 m away.
Community school
~150 mVoluntary aided school
~200 mFree schools special
~200 mVoluntary aided school
~250 mAcademy sponsor led
~250 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Cluster of independent antique and vintage shops along Golborne Road
Distinctive cluster of Lusophone cafés serving the local community
Small creative businesses occupying former industrial premises
Diverse dining from North African to Caribbean along Ladbroke Grove
Gyms & leisure
Community green space with skate ramps and play areas
~400 mTraffic-free walking and cycling route beside the canal
~500 mAntiques and vintage fashion market on a famous London street
~600 mPublic park with gardens off Bomore Road, North Kensington
~700 mService providers
FTTC and full-fibre broadband infrastructure serving the area
Cable broadband available across much of North Kensington
Water and sewerage provider for this postcode
Gas and electricity network operator for the area
Residential & community
Two- and three-storey terraced houses on streets off Golborne Road
Mix of post-war council blocks and estates managed by RBKC
Period conversions within Victorian and Edwardian buildings
Combination 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
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Bus stops
Ladbroke Grove stops
Frequent buses north to Kensal Rise and south to Notting Hill Gate
Golborne Road / Portobello Road stops
Local services connecting to Westbourne Park and Paddington
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Golborne Road
TfL docking station near Trellick Tower for hire bikes
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Traffic-free cycle route east to Paddington and west to Kensal Green
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC On-Street EV Charging
Electric vehicle charge points on selected streets in North Kensington
Defibrillators
Trellick Tower Area Defibrillator
Community AED accessible near the tower entrance on Golborne Road
Postboxes & Post Office
Golborne Road Post Office
Full counter services including parcels and banking
Fuel stations
Ladbroke Grove Petrol Station
Fuel and convenience store on Ladbroke Grove
Places of worship
Anglican parish church serving North Kensington
~500 mMethodist congregation active in the local community
~700 mMosque and community centre serving North Kensington's Muslim community
~600 mRoman Catholic church on Pottery Lane, Notting Hill
~900 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 221% above the national average (218.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1422 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
Area contains a significant proportion of social rented homes alongside private tenure
Architectural mix reflecting the area's layered development history
Strong demand from renters attracted by the neighbourhood's character and connectivity
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Well-used local green corridor running alongside the Grand Union Canal
Air quality is typical of inner London; RBKC monitors pollution levels
Busy market street and road traffic contribute to moderate ambient noise levels
FAQs
Where exactly is the postcode W10 5BN?
W10 5BN is located in Golborne Road, North Kensington, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It sits in the Golborne ward, close to Trellick Tower and the northern end of Portobello Road.
Which council covers W10 5BN?
W10 5BN falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of the 32 London boroughs.
Which parliamentary constituency does W10 5BN belong to?
W10 5BN is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.
What is the Golborne ward area like to live in?
Golborne is a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood with a strong community identity. Golborne Road's market, Portuguese cafés and independent shops give it a unique character. It is more affordable than much of RBKC and has a mix of social housing and Victorian terraces.
Are there schools near W10 5BN?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What bus routes serve W10 5BN?
Multiple bus routes serve the area via Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road, including routes 23, 52, 70, 28, 31, 316, 328 and 452, connecting to Notting Hill Gate, Paddington, Kensal Rise and beyond.
What is Golborne Road famous for?
Golborne Road is famous for its lively street market, antique shops and a cluster of Portuguese cafés and bakeries including the well-known Lisboa Patisserie. It is also home to the iconic Trellick Tower.
What green spaces are near W10 5BN?
Meanwhile Gardens, a community park with a skate ramp adjacent to the Grand Union Canal, is about 400 metres away. The canal towpath itself offers a pleasant walking and cycling route towards Paddington and Kensal Green.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
Official records and property listings for W10 5BN: