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W14 0QL — West Kensington

W14 0QL sits in the Avonmore ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in the residential district between West Kensington and Barons Court.

Crime High 36% above avg
Median price £640k 8% below W14
Schools Nearby 8 within 6 km
Deprivation Decile 7 less deprived

Key facts

Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Ward
Avonmore
Parliamentary constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick
Region
London
Country
England
Parish
Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
Police force
Metropolitan Police
ITL region
Hammersmith and Fulham
LSOA
Hammersmith and Fulham 012E
MSOA
Hammersmith and Fulham 012
OS grid ref
TQ 240 787
Easting / northing
524098, 178740
Coordinates
51.493994, -0.213764

Sources: ONS Postcode Directory & Ordnance Survey, via postcodes.io · Last updated 2026-06-12.

Map & location

Coordinates: 51.493994, -0.213764 View on: Google · Apple · Bing · OpenStreetMap

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.

W14
Postcode district
Avonmore
Electoral ward
Hammersmith and Fulham
Local authority
Hammersmith and Chiswick
Parliamentary constituency
~£2,500–£3,200 pcm
Typical private rental (est.)
Zone 2
Approximate TfL travel zone

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

council

Hammersmith and Fulham Council

Local authority for planning, waste, licensing and housing services

police

Metropolitan Police — Hammersmith & Fulham

Borough policing team covering Avonmore ward

fire

London Fire Brigade — Hammersmith Fire Station

Nearest LFB station on Shepherd's Bush Road

library

Barons Court Library

Branch library serving the Avonmore and Barons Court area

Tourist attractions

venue

Olympia London

Major exhibition and events centre on Hammersmith Road

~400 m

park

Normand Park

Popular local park with sports facilities and play areas

~550 m

theatre

Barons Court Theatre

Intimate fringe theatre on Comeragh Road

~300 m

shopping

Kensington High Street

Major shopping and dining destination to the north-east

~1.2 km

leisure

Hammersmith Broadway

Shopping centre, cafés and transport hub to the south-west

~1.1 km

GPs, pharmacies & dentists

GP surgeries

KENSINGTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE

W148HW · 020 73716060

~500 m
BROOK GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE

W67EG · 020 74713333

~500 m
WEST KENSINGTON GP SURGERY

W140LJ · 020 76037563

~700 m

Pharmacies

H LLOYD CHEMIST

W148XJ · 020 76034761

~400 m
DOCTOR CARE PHARMACLINIC

W68RL · 02087 486330

~450 m

Dentists

ARK DENTAL PRACTICE

W140SP

~100 m
ASHCROFT HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)

W140SH

~200 m

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service

Schools & universities

The nearest school, James Lee Nursery School, is ~200 m away.

Nursery

James Lee Nursery School

Local authority nursery school

~200 m

16 plus

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College

Further education

~250 m

Not applicable

Parayhouse School

Non-maintained special school

~250 m

Not applicable

St James Senior Girls' School

Other independent school

~300 m

Not applicable

St James Preparatory School

Other independent school

~300 m

Source: Get Information About Schools (DfE)

Businesses & shops

events

Olympia London

International conference, exhibition and entertainment venue

retail

North End Road Market

Long-established street market serving Fulham and West Kensington

hospitality

Local café and restaurant trade

Independent eateries along Avonmore Road and surrounding streets

creative

Media and creative sector

Home-based and small-office creative businesses typical of inner west London

Gyms & leisure

park

Normand Park

Multi-use park with tennis courts and MUGA pitch

~550 m

gym

Fitness4Less Kensington

Budget gym close to the Kensington border

~900 m

theatre

Barons Court Theatre

Award-winning fringe theatre in a basement venue

~300 m

pub

The Curtains Up

Traditional local pub on Comeragh Road

~350 m

market

North End Road Market

Daily street market selling fresh produce and household goods

~700 m

Service providers

broadband

Openreach (BT)

Full Fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure in the area

broadband

Virgin Media

Cable broadband available across much of W14

mobile

All major UK networks

Good 4G/5G coverage from EE, O2, Three and Vodafone

energy

National Grid / UK Power Networks

Electricity distribution for inner west London

Residential & community

housing type

Victorian terraced houses

Characteristic two- and three-storey terraces on Avonmore Road and surrounding streets

housing type

Edwardian mansion blocks

Purpose-built mansion flats common along Matheson Road and Avonmore Road

housing type

Purpose-built flats

Post-war and modern flatted developments mixed throughout the ward

tenure

Mixed tenure

Owner-occupation, private renting and social housing all present in the ward

Transport

Train & Tube

NR

Barons Court Underground Station

Barons Court

~400 m
NR

West Kensington

West Kensington

~600 m
NR

Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly) Station

Hammersmith

~700 m
NR

Hammersmith (H&C and Circle Lines)

Hammersmith

~750 m

Bus stops

BUS

Hammersmith Road stops

Frequent services along Hammersmith Road linking Kensington and Hammersmith

9102728391
~200 m
BUS

Talgarth Road / North End Road stops

Services south towards Fulham and north towards Kensington

74190211
~400 m

Cycle hire

🚲

Cycleway 9 (CS9)

Segregated east–west cycle route along Hammersmith Road

~200 m
🚲

Santander Cycles docking station

Hire bikes available at docking stations near Olympia and Barons Court

~300 m

Source: NaPTAN (DfT)

EV, defibrillators & more

EV charging

On-street EV charging

Ubitricity lamp-post chargers on residential streets in Hammersmith and Fulham

~100 m

Defibrillators

+

Olympia London AED

Publicly accessible defibrillator at Olympia exhibition centre

~400 m

Postboxes & Post Office

Post Office — North End Road

Branch post office on North End Road, Fulham

~700 m

Fuel stations

Esso / BP stations

Petrol stations available on Talgarth Road and Hammersmith Road

~600 m

Places of worship

Christian

St John the Evangelist, Avonmore Road

Victorian Church of England parish church serving Avonmore ward

~250 m

Catholic

Our Lady of Victories, Kensington

Roman Catholic church north of the ward boundary

~1.0 km

Muslim

Hammersmith Mosque

Mosque serving the Muslim community in Hammersmith and Fulham

~1.3 km

Crime & 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.

Violent Crime350
Anti Social Behaviour342
Other Theft103
Public Order103
Vehicle Crime94
Shoplifting88
Drugs76
Criminal Damage Arson53
Burglary49

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

stock

Predominantly Victorian and Edwardian

Most housing dates from the 1880s–1910s; mansion blocks are a defining feature

density

High residential density

Typical of inner London; mix of houses converted to flats and purpose-built blocks

demand

Strong rental demand

Proximity to Olympia, Kensington and Hammersmith drives active lettings market

Demographics

~55%
Estimated proportion private renters

Air quality & noise

air quality

Moderate air quality

Hammersmith Road is a main A-road; air quality broadly typical of inner London

green space

Normand Park nearby

Principal green space for the ward, ~550 m from this postcode

noise

Urban noise levels

Road traffic from Hammersmith Road and Talgarth Road is the main source

flood risk

Low flood risk

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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Data sources & last updated

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