Map & location
Overview
W14 0QL falls within the Avonmore ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in the stretch of inner west London broadly known as West Kensington. The streets here are characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, mansion blocks and purpose-built flats, set among a mix of quiet residential roads and well-used local shopping parades. The area sits close to the boundary with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, giving residents easy access to two of London's most varied inner boroughs.
Avonmore is a well-connected, predominantly residential ward. Hammersmith Broadway to the south-west and Kensington High Street to the north-east provide major retail and leisure destinations within easy walking or cycling distance. The ward benefits from good green space, including Normand Park nearby, and a strong local community feel along streets such as Avonmore Road and the surrounding neighbourhood.
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
W14 0QL is well served by London Underground services, with stations on the District and Piccadilly lines reachable within a short walk. Several bus routes connect the postcode to Hammersmith, Kensington, Fulham and central London. The area is also popular with cyclists; the Cycleway 9 (CS9) route along Hammersmith Road provides a segregated connection west towards Hammersmith and east towards Hyde Park Corner. On-street parking is available but subject to Controlled Parking Zone restrictions managed by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
What it's famous for
The Avonmore and West Kensington area has long been associated with the creative and media industries of west London, with proximity to Olympia London — one of the capital's principal exhibition and events venues — helping to define the neighbourhood's character. The Barons Court Theatre, one of London's respected fringe venues, is located nearby on Comeragh Road, reflecting the area's artistic tradition. The grand Victorian mansion blocks on roads such as Avonmore Road and Matheson Road are locally listed and give the ward a distinctive late-Victorian streetscape.
Services & facilities
Local authority for planning, waste, licensing and housing services
Borough policing team covering Avonmore ward
Nearest LFB station on Shepherd's Bush Road
Branch library serving the Avonmore and Barons Court area
Tourist attractions
Major exhibition and events centre on Hammersmith Road
~400 mPopular local park with sports facilities and play areas
~550 mIntimate fringe theatre on Comeragh Road
~300 mMajor shopping and dining destination to the north-east
~1.2 kmShopping centre, cafés and transport hub to the south-west
~1.1 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W148HW · 020 73716060
~500 mW67EG · 020 74713333
~500 mW140LJ · 020 76037563
~700 mPharmacies
W148XJ · 020 76034761
~400 mW68RL · 02087 486330
~450 mDentists
W140SP
~100 mW140SH
~200 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, James Lee Nursery School, is ~200 m away.
Local authority nursery school
~200 mFurther education
~250 mNon-maintained special school
~250 mOther independent school
~300 mOther independent school
~300 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
International conference, exhibition and entertainment venue
Long-established street market serving Fulham and West Kensington
Independent eateries along Avonmore Road and surrounding streets
Home-based and small-office creative businesses typical of inner west London
Gyms & leisure
Multi-use park with tennis courts and MUGA pitch
~550 mBudget gym close to the Kensington border
~900 mAward-winning fringe theatre in a basement venue
~300 mTraditional local pub on Comeragh Road
~350 mDaily street market selling fresh produce and household goods
~700 mService providers
Full Fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure in the area
Cable broadband available across much of W14
Good 4G/5G coverage from EE, O2, Three and Vodafone
Electricity distribution for inner west London
Residential & community
Characteristic two- and three-storey terraces on Avonmore Road and surrounding streets
Purpose-built mansion flats common along Matheson Road and Avonmore Road
Post-war and modern flatted developments mixed throughout the ward
Owner-occupation, private renting and social housing all present in the ward
Transport
Train & Tube
Barons Court Underground Station
Barons Court
West Kensington
West Kensington
Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly) Station
Hammersmith
Hammersmith (H&C and Circle Lines)
Hammersmith
Bus stops
Hammersmith Road stops
Frequent services along Hammersmith Road linking Kensington and Hammersmith
Talgarth Road / North End Road stops
Services south towards Fulham and north towards Kensington
Cycle hire
Cycleway 9 (CS9)
Segregated east–west cycle route along Hammersmith Road
Santander Cycles docking station
Hire bikes available at docking stations near Olympia and Barons Court
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
On-street EV charging
Ubitricity lamp-post chargers on residential streets in Hammersmith and Fulham
Defibrillators
Olympia London AED
Publicly accessible defibrillator at Olympia exhibition centre
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — North End Road
Branch post office on North End Road, Fulham
Fuel stations
Esso / BP stations
Petrol stations available on Talgarth Road and Hammersmith Road
Places of worship
Victorian Church of England parish church serving Avonmore ward
~250 mRoman Catholic church north of the ward boundary
~1.0 kmMosque serving the Muslim community in Hammersmith and Fulham
~1.3 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 36% above the national average (92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1384 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 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the less deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,515.
Housing & utilities
Most housing dates from the 1880s–1910s; mansion blocks are a defining feature
Typical of inner London; mix of houses converted to flats and purpose-built blocks
Proximity to Olympia, Kensington and Hammersmith drives active lettings market
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Hammersmith Road is a main A-road; air quality broadly typical of inner London
Principal green space for the ward, ~550 m from this postcode
Road traffic from Hammersmith Road and Talgarth Road is the main source
Area is not in a primary flood zone; modest surface-water risk only
FAQs
Where is postcode W14 0QL?
W14 0QL is located in the Avonmore ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in the area known as West Kensington, in inner west London. It sits roughly between Olympia and Barons Court.
Which council covers W14 0QL?
W14 0QL falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The council provides local services including planning, waste collection, housing and licensing.
Which parliamentary constituency is W14 0QL in?
W14 0QL is in the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency, following the boundary changes that took effect at the 2024 general election.
What is the Avonmore ward like to live in?
Avonmore is a settled, predominantly residential inner-London ward with attractive Victorian and Edwardian housing, good transport links, local parks such as Normand Park, and easy access to the shops and amenities of Kensington and Hammersmith.
Are there schools near W14 0QL?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What bus routes serve W14 0QL?
A number of TfL bus routes run along Hammersmith Road and North End Road, connecting the postcode to Hammersmith Broadway, Kensington High Street and Fulham. Routes 9, 10, 27, 28, 74 and 391 are among those accessible within a short walk.
Is W14 0QL in a Controlled Parking Zone?
Yes, most streets in the Avonmore ward are within a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operated by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Residents can apply for parking permits via the council's website.
What are property types like in W14 0QL?
The area is characterised by Victorian terraced houses (many converted to flats), Edwardian mansion blocks and some purpose-built modern flatted developments. It is a mixed-tenure neighbourhood with owner-occupied, private rental and social housing all present.
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Useful links
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