Great Western Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W11 1BE is located in the Westbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Western Road, London, W11 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 1BJ, W2 5UQ, W11 1DS, W2 5UG, W11 1BD, W11 1BL, W11 1BP, W2 5UE, W11 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W11 1BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W11 1BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.3% | 55.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 23.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 43.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 26.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 31.2% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 12.8% | 5.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 46.8% | 40% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -41.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 8.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 55.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 55.9% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 55.7% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 29.5% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 4.1% | -9.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 5.2% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 27% | 6.5% | 20.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Western Road was 261.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the Harrow Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Western Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Harrow Road and the 240th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 46 Dorchester House, 228 Great Western Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-04-04 | £410,435 |
| Flat 31 Dorchester House, 228 Great Western Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-07 | £308,615 |
| Flat 6 Dorchester House, 228 Great Western Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2023-01-06 | £232,224 |
| Flat 6 Dorchester House, 228 Great Western Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-01-06 | £212,400 |
| Flat 38 Dorchester House, 228 Great Western Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-02-05 | £239,359 |
W11 1BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
W11 1BE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 558 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 118 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | - not rated | 237 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | - not rated | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE School Chippenham Mews , Paddington W9 2AN | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 5,370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 5,443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,479 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | 137 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 103 yd | |
| Domino's | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 129 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 130 yd | |
| Almost Firangi Cafe | 109 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 189 yd | |
| Caractere | 209 Westbourne Park Road, LONDON | 200 yd | |
| Med Salleh Viet | 108 CHEPSTOW ROAD | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill | 125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 135 yd | |
| The Globe | 103 Talbot Road, LONDON | 275 yd | |
| The Pelican | Public House, 45 All Saints Road | 410 yd | |
| The Cock & Bottle | 17 NEEDHAM ROAD | 414 yd | |
| The Princess Royal | 47 HEREFORD ROAD | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 107 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD | 193 yd | |
| Bica | Westbourne Park Station, Great Western Road | 317 yd | |
| MMBP | 75A Ledbury Road, LONDON | 415 yd | |
| Re Place | 196 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 501 yd | |
| Greggs | 238 Portobello Road, LONDON | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 545 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 567 yd | |
| Basma | 270 HARROW ROAD | 620 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 676 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 439 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 593 yd | |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 611 yd | |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 758 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 778 yd | |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 898 yd | |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 167.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.