Map & location
Overview
W14 0LJ falls within the Brook Green neighbourhood, a characterful area of west London straddling the boundary between Hammersmith and Kensington. The streets around this postcode are lined with substantial Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many now converted into flats, sitting alongside the long, narrow park of Brook Green itself — a popular green corridor used daily by local residents, dog-walkers and cyclists.
The area has a strong community feel, with an eclectic mix of independent cafés, gastropubs and delicatessens along nearby Shepherd's Bush Road and Hammersmith Grove. Its proximity to both the creative industries cluster around Shepherd's Bush and the corporate hubs of Hammersmith makes W14 0LJ popular with young professionals and families alike.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £640,000, around 8% below the wider W14 district average of £699,167 (HM Land Registry, 493 recent sales).
Getting here
Brook Green is well served by the London Underground, with stations on the District, Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City lines within comfortable walking or cycling distance. Several frequent bus routes run along Shepherd's Bush Road and Hammersmith Road, connecting the area with central London, Kensington, Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith bus station. Cyclists benefit from a network of quieter residential streets and the nearby Cycleway 9 along Hammersmith Road. The A315 and A4 give easy road access westward toward the M4.
What it's famous for
Brook Green is perhaps best known for its association with the composer Gustav Holst, who taught at St Paul's Girls' School nearby and wrote much of The Planets suite while living in the area. The neighbourhood's long, park-like green has appeared in numerous period dramas and is considered one of west London's hidden open spaces. The wider W14 district has long attracted journalists, broadcasters and media professionals due to its proximity to the former BBC Television Centre in White City and several commercial production facilities nearby.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and waste services
Main borough library on Shepherds Bush Road, ~0.7 mi south
Postal and banking services on the main road
Kerbside collection and local recycling points throughout the ward
Tourist attractions
Narrow, tree-lined public green at the heart of the neighbourhood
~150 mAcclaimed theatre with main stage and studio, King Street
~0.7 miOne of Europe's largest urban shopping centres
~1.0 miFormal gardens, woodland and open-air opera venue
~0.8 miLeading museum of contemporary design on Kensington High Street
~1.2 miLarge Victorian park with tennis courts and café by the Thames
~1.1 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W140LJ · 020 76037563
~50 mW140LJ · 020 76023797
~50 mW140LJ · 02076 037563
~50 mPharmacies
W140HP · 020 76032493
~250 mW67PD · 02076 032763
~400 mW128PP · 020 87496271
~500 mDentists
W140BJ
~300 mW148EZ
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, is ~100 m away.
Voluntary aided school
~100 mCommunity school
~200 mOther independent school
~450 mVoluntary aided school
~500 mOther independent school
~550 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Numerous independent production companies cluster around the W14 area
Gastropubs, cafés and restaurants line Shepherd's Bush Road and surroundings
Mix of independent shops and convenience stores serving the residential neighbourhood
Architectural, legal and creative agencies occupy converted Victorian premises
Gyms & leisure
Central green space ideal for picnics, dog-walking and informal sport
~150 mBorough leisure centre with gym, pool and squash courts
~0.8 miWell-regarded neighbourhood gastropub on Masbro Road
~0.3 miInnovative theatre programme in the heart of Hammersmith
~0.7 miFormal Kyoto Garden, peacocks and open-air opera in summer
~0.8 miService providers
Full-fibre FTTP and FTTC broadband available across W14
Cable broadband and TV services available in the area
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone all provide strong 4G/5G coverage
Water and sewerage supplier for Hammersmith and Fulham
Gas distribution network serving the W14 postcode
Residential & community
Dominant housing stock; many large terraces converted to flats
Wide range of one- and two-bedroom flats within original terrace buildings
High proportion of privately rented homes, popular with young professionals
Some purpose-built modern blocks infilling former commercial plots
Transport
Train & Tube
Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)
Shepherds Bush
Goldhawk Road
Goldhawk Road
Hammersmith (H&C and Circle Lines)
Hammersmith
Shepherd's Bush Market
Shepherds Bush
Bus stops
Shepherd's Bush Road stops
Frequent services toward Hammersmith, Kensington and central London
Hammersmith Road stops
Services running east–west through Hammersmith and toward Hyde Park Corner
Brook Green / Blythe Road
Local routes serving the residential streets of Brook Green ward
Cycle hire
Cycleway 9 (Hammersmith Road)
Segregated east–west cycle route connecting Hammersmith to Kensington
Santander Cycles docking station
Hire bikes available on Shepherd's Bush Road near Brook Green
LCN Route — quiet residential streets
Signed low-traffic cycling through Masbro Road and Blythe Road
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Ubitricity on-street chargers
Lamppost-integrated EV charging points on residential streets in Brook Green
Pod Point — Hammersmith
Public EV chargers available near Hammersmith town centre
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Brook Green community spaces
AED units registered with The Circuit available in the ward
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Shepherd's Bush Road
Full post office counter services and parcel drop-off
Fuel stations
BP Forecourt — Hammersmith Road
24-hour fuel and convenience store
Places of worship
Roman Catholic parish church serving Brook Green
~0.2 miChurch of England parish church on the green
~0.3 miVictorian C of E church near Hammersmith town centre
~0.7 miLocal mosque serving the Muslim community in the borough
~0.8 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 20% below the national average (54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1533 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,663.
Housing & utilities
Large stock of late-Victorian bay-fronted terraces, many converted to flats
Estimated ~45% of homes privately rented, above the national average
Significant owner-occupier community, particularly in larger undivided houses
Some Hammersmith and Fulham Council and housing association properties within the ward
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Linear green space running through the centre of the ward
Moderate NOₓ levels near Shepherd's Bush Road; generally improving
Some road noise from the A3218 Shepherd's Bush Road corridor
Low-to-medium risk; away from the immediate Thames floodplain
FAQs
Where exactly is the W14 0LJ postcode?
W14 0LJ is located in the Brook Green ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. The area sits roughly between Shepherd's Bush Road to the north and Hammersmith Road to the south, centred on the residential streets around Brook Green park.
What is Brook Green like to live in?
Brook Green is a popular, well-established west London neighbourhood with a village-like feel. It is characterised by handsome Victorian terraces, a pretty central green, a good selection of independent cafés and pubs, and a strong community atmosphere. It attracts professionals, families and long-term residents alike.
Which council covers W14 0LJ?
W14 0LJ falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The council provides all local government services including planning, housing, waste collection and social care.
Which parliamentary constituency is W14 0LJ in?
This postcode is in the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency, which returns one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons.
What schools are near W14 0LJ?
Several schools serve the Brook Green area across primary, secondary and independent phases. See the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to Brook Green by public transport?
Brook Green is well connected by London Underground (District, Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City lines are all accessible nearby) and by several frequent bus routes running along Shepherd's Bush Road and Hammersmith Road toward central London, Kensington and Shepherd's Bush.
What is the W14 postcode district?
W14 is a postcode district within the W (West London) postcode area. It covers the Brook Green, Avonmore and West Kensington neighbourhoods, administered primarily by Hammersmith and Fulham with a small area bordering Kensington and Chelsea.
What green spaces are near W14 0LJ?
Brook Green park itself is the nearest open space, a pleasant linear green ideal for walking and relaxing. Holland Park, with its formal gardens and woodland, is around 0.8 miles away, and Ravenscourt Park by the Thames is approximately 1.1 miles to the south-west.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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