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W10 6RP — North Kensington

W10 6RP sits in the St. Helen's ward of North Kensington, in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, close to the boundary with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

Crime High 93% above avg
Median price £775k 11% above W10
Schools Nearby 8 within 6 km
Deprivation Decile 2 more deprived

Key facts

Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Ward
St. Helen's
Parliamentary constituency
Kensington and Bayswater
Region
London
Country
England
Parish
Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
Police force
Metropolitan Police
ITL region
Kensington and Chelsea
LSOA
Kensington and Chelsea 003B
MSOA
Kensington and Chelsea 003
OS grid ref
TQ 236 811
Easting / northing
523611, 181199
Coordinates
51.5162, -0.219914

Sources: ONS Postcode Directory & Ordnance Survey, via postcodes.io · Last updated 2026-06-12.

Map & location

Coordinates: 51.5162, -0.219914 View on: Google · Apple · Bing · OpenStreetMap

Overview

W10 6RP is located in North Kensington, within the St. Helen's ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This part of W10 sits close to Ladbroke Grove and the Notting Dale neighbourhood, a historically working-class area that has seen significant regeneration and community investment in recent decades. The area is well known for its culturally diverse population and strong local identity.

The surrounding streets lie within easy reach of Portobello Road and the iconic Notting Hill Carnival corridor, as well as Westbourne Park and Latimer Road. Local amenities including shops, community centres and green spaces are accessible on foot, and the area benefits from good bus connections into central London and surrounding neighbourhoods.

W10
Postcode district
St. Helen's
Electoral ward
Kensington and Bayswater
Parliamentary constituency
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Local authority
Highly Mixed
Population diversity (estimate)

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid

The median sold price here is £775,000, around 11% above the wider W10 district average of £700,000 (HM Land Registry, 272 recent sales).

Getting here

W10 6RP is well served by London buses running along Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road, providing frequent connections to Notting Hill Gate, Shepherd's Bush, and central London. The area is within cycling distance of several major routes, and the Hammersmith & City and Circle line corridors are accessible nearby. The A40 Western Avenue and Holland Park Avenue are easily reachable by road, offering onward access to the M40 and central London.

What it's famous for

North Kensington is world-renowned as the home of the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival, held annually on the August Bank Holiday weekend along Ladbroke Grove and surrounding streets. The area has a rich Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage, with strong ties to the Windrush generation. The Portobello Road Market — one of the world's most famous antiques and street food markets — is a short distance to the south. North Kensington was also the location of the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017, a national tragedy that profoundly affected the local community and prompted major changes to building safety regulations across the UK.

Services & facilities

community

Westway Trust

Community organisation managing land and facilities under the A40 Westway

community

Kensington and Chelsea Social Council

Umbrella body supporting local voluntary and community organisations

library

North Kensington Library

Public library on Ladbroke Grove serving the local community

council

RBKC Housing Services

Council housing and tenancy services for Kensington and Chelsea residents

Tourist attractions

market

Portobello Road Market

World-famous antiques, vintage and street food market

~1.0 km

park

Emslie Horniman's Pleasance

Victorian walled park and play area off Bosworth Road

~0.5 km

cultural

Grenfell Tower Memorial Site

Site of national remembrance in North Kensington

~0.6 km

leisure

Westway Sports Centre

Large multi-sport facility beneath the A40 Westway flyover

~0.7 km

arts

Meanwhile Gardens

Community green space and skate park beside the Grand Union Canal

~0.4 km

GPs, pharmacies & dentists

GP surgeries

NORTH KENSINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

W106NX · 020 89695151

~350 m
ST. QUINTIN HEALTH CENTRE

W106NX · 020 89605677

~350 m
MSE ICB SWMS-TIER 3

W127RZ · 02034 880769

~350 m

Pharmacies

BRAMLEY PHARMACY

W106TJ · 020 89690053

~200 m
SHELLY'S

W106QL · 02089 691465

~650 m
SHELLY'S PHARMACY

W106QL · 020 89691465

~650 m

Dentists

LADBROKE GROVE DENTAL CARE

W105NE

~700 m
LABBROKE GROVE DENTAL CARE

W105NE

~700 m

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service

Schools & universities

The nearest school, Oxford Gardens Primary School, is ~100 m away.

Primary

Oxford Gardens Primary School

Community school

~100 m

Not applicable

The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation

Other independent school

~200 m

Not applicable

Ormiston Latimer Academy

Academy alternative provision converter

~250 m

Not applicable

Bassett House School

Other independent school

~300 m

Not applicable

Catch22 Include London

Other independent special school

~300 m

Source: Get Information About Schools (DfE)

Businesses & shops

retail

Ladbroke Grove Retail Strip

Independent shops, cafés and services along the main road

community enterprise

Westway Trust Enterprises

Social enterprises and workspace units under the Westway

food & drink

Local Cafés and Eateries

Diverse independent food and drink outlets reflecting the area's multicultural character

Gyms & leisure

park

Meanwhile Gardens

Canal-side community park with skateboarding and play facilities

~0.4 km

sports

Westway Sports Centre

Tennis, climbing wall, football and fitness under the Westway

~0.7 km

park

Emslie Horniman's Pleasance

Quiet walled park with children's playground

~0.5 km

arts

Portobello Road

Vibrant street with galleries, vintage stalls and cafés

~1.0 km

Service providers

broadband

Openreach / BT

FTTC and full-fibre broadband infrastructure in the area

broadband

Virgin Media

Cable broadband available across much of W10

utilities

Thames Water

Water and sewerage services for this postcode

waste

RBKC Waste Services

Household waste collection and recycling for Kensington and Chelsea

Residential & community

housing type

Victorian Terraced Housing

Characteristic terraced streets of two- and three-storey properties from the late 19th century

social housing

Council and Housing Association Estates

Significant proportion of social rented homes managed by RBKC and registered providers

conversions

Flat Conversions

Many larger Victorian houses converted into flats, popular with young professionals and families

new build

Regeneration Schemes

Some newer residential developments reflecting ongoing investment in North Kensington

Transport

Train & Tube

NR

Latimer Road

Latimer Road

~300 m
NR

White City

White City

~600 m
NR

Ladbroke Grove

Ladbroke Grove

~700 m
NR

Wood Lane

Shepherds Bush

~800 m

Bus stops

BUS

Ladbroke Grove / Bramley Road

Frequent northbound and southbound services on Ladbroke Grove

770228295
~0.2 km
BUS

Latimer Road / Freston Road

Bus stops near Latimer Road serving east-west routes

272316
~0.4 km
BUS

Westway / A40 stops

Express routes connecting to Shepherd's Bush and beyond

220
~0.5 km

Cycle hire

🚲

Santander Cycles Docking Station

Hire bikes available at docking points near Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove

~0.6 km
🚲

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Off-road cycling route running east–west along the canal through North Kensington

~0.4 km

Source: NaPTAN (DfT)

EV, defibrillators & more

EV charging

On-street EV Charging

RBKC-managed on-street charge points in surrounding residential streets

~0.3 km

Defibrillators

+

Westway Sports Centre AED

Publicly accessible defibrillator at the sports centre reception

~0.7 km

Postboxes & Post Office

North Kensington Post Office

Post Office counter services on Ladbroke Grove

~0.4 km

Fuel stations

Bramley Road Filling Station

Petrol station providing fuel and convenience goods nearby

~0.5 km

Places of worship

Christian

St. Helen's Church, North Kensington

Church of England parish church serving St. Helen's ward

~0.3 km

Christian

St. Clement's Church

Local Anglican church near Treadgold Street

~0.5 km

Muslim

Al-Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre

Mosque and community hub on Acklam Road, North Kensington

~0.6 km

Christian (Pentecostal)

Ladbroke Grove Community Church

Active congregation with community outreach programmes

~0.4 km

Crime & safety

Recorded crime here runs about 93% above the national average (131.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).

1425 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.

Violent Crime315
Anti Social Behaviour314
Shoplifting256
Other Theft108
Public Order107
Vehicle Crime77
Drugs54
Theft From The Person53
Criminal Damage Arson51

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 2,186.

Housing & utilities

tenure

Mixed Tenure

Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing typical of inner west London

style

Victorian Stock

Most homes are late-Victorian terraces, many now divided into flats

affordability

High Demand

Proximity to central London drives significant demand and above-average prices for inner London

Demographics

Highly diverse
Ethnic and cultural mix (estimated, consistent with W10 census data)
~35% (est.)
Approximate proportion of social/affordable rented homes in ward

Air quality & noise

air quality

Urban Air Quality

Air quality typical of inner west London; Ladbroke Grove experiences elevated NO₂ from traffic

green space

Canal and Parks

Grand Union Canal towpath and several small parks provide green corridors nearby

noise

Urban Noise Levels

Moderate road and railway noise typical of a densely occupied inner-London neighbourhood

flood risk

Low Flood Risk

Generally low surface-water flood risk; check Environment Agency maps for individual properties

FAQs

Where is the W10 6RP postcode?

W10 6RP is in North Kensington, within the St. Helen's ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in west London. It sits near Ladbroke Grove, close to the borders with Notting Hill and Shepherd's Bush.

Which council area does W10 6RP fall under?

W10 6RP is within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). For council tax, planning applications and local services, residents contact RBKC.

Which parliamentary constituency covers W10 6RP?

W10 6RP is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.

What is the St. Helen's ward in North Kensington like?

St. Helen's is a diverse, predominantly residential inner-city ward with a mix of Victorian terraced housing, social housing estates and flat conversions. The area has a strong community identity, rich Afro-Caribbean heritage, and is close to the Notting Hill Carnival route and Portobello Road.

What schools are near W10 6RP?

Several primary and secondary schools serve the W10 6RP area — see the Schools section on this page for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.

What transport links serve W10 6RP?

W10 6RP is well connected by London bus routes running along Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road. Underground stations in the broader W10 area provide access to the Hammersmith & City, Circle and Central lines. The area is also cycle-friendly, with access to the Grand Union Canal towpath.

What is North Kensington famous for?

North Kensington is best known as the home of the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival. The area is also famous for Portobello Road Market, its multicultural character, and is the location of the Grenfell Tower memorial site.

What GP and health services are available near W10 6RP?

There are NHS GP practices and pharmacies serving the W10 area — see the Healthcare section on this page for the nearest providers with distances.

Nearby postcodes

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Data sources & last updated

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