Westbourne Green

Westbourne Green
Westbourne Green and the Grand Union Canal
Westbourne Green Location within Greater London
London borough	Westminster
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LONDON
Postcode district	W2/W11
Dialling code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
UK Parliament	Westminster North
London Assembly	West Central
List of places UK England London 51°31′27″N0°12′05″W / 51.524178°N 0.201423°W / 51.524178; -0.201423

Westbourne Green is an area of Westbourne, London, the centre of the former hamlet of Westbourne, at the north-western corner of the City of Westminster. It is named for its location west of a bourne (small stream). ^[1]

Traditionally a rural area, small-scale building had begun by the 17th century. In the early 19th century much more sustained development occurred as a result of the building of the Grand Union Canal and railways through the area. ^[2]

Education

For education in Westbourne Green, see List of schools in the City of Westminster.

Transport and locale

Lord Hills Bridge on Porchester Road, near Royal Oak tube station

Nearby places

• Paddington
• Notting Hill
• Bayswater
• Warwick Avenue

The nearest London Underground stations are Westbourne Park and Royal Oak on the Hammersmith & City line. Warwick Avenue, on the Bakerloo line, is situated a short distance to the northeast.

References

1. Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetteer, p 535.
2. Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetteer, p 535.