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.
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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£ 42,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Golborne Children's Centre
Maxilla Nursery School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE School
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
Westminster Academy
Bevington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: W111AB · Data under Open Government Licence