Westbourne Green

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]

Westbourne Green
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

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

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.

References

Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetter, p 535.
Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetter, p 535.

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