Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · West London

W10 (North Kensington): crime, schools, stations and house prices

W10 (North Kensington) is a postcode district in West London, covered by Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Homes sold for a median of £636,950 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 10.9% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 7/10 (high), with about 253 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 22 schools with a W10 postcode, and the nearest stations include Ladbroke Grove, Kensal Green and Latimer Road.

House prices in W10

206 homes sold in W10 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £636,950. That's 10.9% lower than the 12 months before (£715,000). 17 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in W10

Crime score: 7/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 253 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 26 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in W10 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,085 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in W10

22 open schools have a W10 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Nursery schools (1)

Primary schools (9)

Secondary schools (2)

Sixth form and colleges (1)

Special and other schools (9)

Stations near W10

Council and wards

W10 is covered by Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Wards include College Park & Old Oak, Colville, Dalgarno, Golborne, Harrow Road, Notting Dale, Pitshanger and Queen's Park.

Frequently asked questions

Is W10 a safe area to live?

W10 (North Kensington) has a crime score of 7/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 253 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was shoplifting. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in W10?

The median sale price in W10 (North Kensington) was £636,950 across 206 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 10.9% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near W10?

The nearest stations to the centre of W10 are Ladbroke Grove (0.5 mi), Kensal Green (0.6 mi), Latimer Road (0.7 mi) and Westbourne Park (0.7 mi).

How many schools are there in W10?

There are 22 open schools with a W10 postcode, including 9 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers W10?

W10 is covered by Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.