Westbourne Green Explained

Country:England
Region:London
Official Name:Westbourne Green
Static Image:Porchester Road crossed by the A4 Westway - geograph.org.uk - 2411350.jpg
Static Image Caption:Lord Hills Bridge on Porchester Road, near Royal Oak tube station
Coordinates:51.5242°N -0.2014°W
London Borough:Westminster
Constituency Westminster:Westminster North
Post Town:LONDON
Postcode District:W2/W11
Postcode Area:W
Dial Code:020

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]

Transport and locale

Nearby places

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.

Notes and References

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