Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W11 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W11 1AB.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 66% social renting, W11 1AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W11 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Great Western Road, 0.4km from Westbourne Grove in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Golborne ward and the Kensington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W11 1AB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for W11 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00014314 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W11 1AB. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean23.8%
Other / Mixed28.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around W11 1AB is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences438
Anti-social behaviour431
Drugs280
Shoplifting216
Other theft139

school Local Schools

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St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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Golborne Children's Centre

Outstanding49 pupils0.4 km
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Maxilla Nursery School

Outstanding48 pupils0.4 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good120 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's CofE School

Good196 pupils0.5 km
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School

Good74 pupils0.5 km
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Westminster Academy

Outstanding1134 pupils0.5 km
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Bevington Primary School

Outstanding339 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

146 nearby
  • H & S Newsagent0.8 km
  • Cut Price Liqourmart0.9 km
  • All Nations Tropical Foods0.6 km
  • Bismillah Halal Bazaar0.7 km
  • Champers Wines0.5 km
  • + 141 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

276 nearby
  • The Palki1.0 km
  • Dhaba @ 490.5 km
  • Dj'S Caribbean Cuisine0.8 km
  • Domino'S Pizza0.8 km
  • Frankfort Arms0.5 km
  • + 271 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Food Stores0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Arada Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • French Tacos Uk0.4 km
  • Gusto Pizza0.4 km
  • Wraps & Wings0.4 km
  • Doughnut Time0.7 km
  • Gelateria 3 Bis0.6 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Franklin's Wines0.9 km
  • The Eagle0.9 km
  • Real Drinks0.6 km
  • The KPH0.8 km
  • The Pelican0.4 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • New Linden Hotel0.9 km
  • Portobello Hotel1.0 km
  • Garden Court Hotel1.0 km
  • Lords Hotel0.9 km
  • Juliette's Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Park London1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.8 km
  • Kilburn High Road1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbourne Park Underground Station0.0 km
  • Westbourne Park Underground Station0.1 km
  • Westbourne Park Underground Station0.1 km