| Westbourne Green | |
|---|---|
 Westbourne Green and the Grand Union Canal | |
  Westbourne Green Location withinGreater London | |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | W2/W11 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
| 51°31′27″N0°12′05″W / 51.524178°N 0.201423°W /51.524178; -0.201423 | |
Westbourne Green is an area ofWestbourne, London, the centre of the former hamlet of Westbourne, at the north-western corner of theCity of Westminster. It is named for its location west of a bourne (small stream).[2]
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 theGrand Union Canal and railways through the area.[3]
The nearestLondon Underground stations areWestbourne Park andRoyal Oak on theHammersmith & City line.Warwick Avenue, on theBakerloo line, is situated a short distance to the northeast.
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