Map & location
Overview
W14 8FN falls within the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, positioned along Holland Road — a busy arterial route running between the greenery of Holland Park to the north and the bustle of West Kensington to the south. The area is characterised by handsome Victorian and Edwardian terraces, mansion conversions, and modern apartment blocks set behind tree-lined pavements.
The neighbourhood benefits from its proximity to Holland Park, one of London's most tranquil and elegant royal parks, as well as the vibrant Shepherd's Bush Road to the west and the cultural richness of Kensington to the east. Residents enjoy an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants, and boutique shops, alongside strong transport connections into central London.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £915,000, around 31% above the wider W14 district average of £699,167 (HM Land Registry, 438 recent sales).
Getting here
Holland Road is well served by London Buses, with several routes connecting the area to central London, Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith, and Kensington. The A3220 (Holland Road) forms a key route for cyclists and drivers alike, and the area is within easy cycling distance of the Royal Parks cycle network. The nearby Transport for London Cycle Hire scheme has docking stations in the vicinity, making car-free travel highly practical. Motorists can access the A4 (Great West Road) and the A40 (Westway) within a short drive, and the M4 motorway is accessible from Hammersmith.
What it's famous for
This part of West Kensington is closely associated with Holland Park, the Jacobean mansion grounds that give the neighbourhood much of its character and green space. The wider area has long been a favoured address for artists, writers, and diplomats, and the grand stucco-fronted houses along the streets off Holland Road echo this prosperous Victorian heritage. The nearby Leighton House Museum on Holland Park Road celebrates the artistic legacy of the area, while the Lyric Hammersmith and Eventim Apollo in adjacent Hammersmith add a strong cultural dimension to local life.
Services & facilities
Local council providing housing, planning, and waste services
Major public library on Phillimore Walk, approx. 1 km east
Nearby postal services and government transactions
Council housing advice and allocations for borough residents
Tourist attractions
Elegant royal park with Japanese garden and open-air opera
~500 mOrnate Victorian artist's home with Arab Hall and Pre-Raphaelite art
~900 mAward-winning producing theatre staging new and classic work
~1.2 kmIconic 5,000-capacity concert venue in Art Deco building
~1.4 kmWorld-class design and architecture museum in former Commonwealth Institute
~1.1 kmRoyal parkland adjoining Hyde Park with Serpentine Gallery nearby
~2 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W148HW · 020 73716060
~400 mW86EG · 020 77958470
~550 mW149PR · 020 73857777
~800 mPharmacies
W148XJ · 020 76034761
~250 mW148PB · 020 32806947
~350 mW149EX · 020 73815635
~600 mDentists
W140SH
~400 mW86ND
~550 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Kensington Primary Academy, is ~150 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~150 mOther independent school
~300 mOther independent school
~300 mOther independent school
~450 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Independent eateries and coffee shops lining Holland Road
Historic street market with diverse independent traders nearby
Professional and financial services firms based in the wider Kensington area
Cluster of media and production companies near Shepherd's Bush
Gyms & leisure
Sports courts, Japanese Kyoto Garden, and open-air theatre
~500 mPublic leisure centre with pool, gym, and fitness classes
~1.5 kmOutdoor summer opera season in a unique woodland setting
~500 mLarge multiplex cinema at Westfield Shepherd's Bush
~1.8 kmElite private tennis and squash club hosting the Cinch Championships
~700 mService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure in the area
Cable broadband and TV services available in W14
Water and wastewater services for Kensington and Chelsea
Electricity distribution network operator for London
Residential & community
Grand period terraces, many converted to flats, line side streets off Holland Road
Large late-Victorian mansion blocks common throughout the Holland ward
Contemporary residential blocks developed on former commercial sites
Area features a mix of owner-occupied and privately rented homes
Transport
Train & Tube
West Kensington
West Kensington
Barons Court Underground Station
Barons Court
Earl's Court Station
Earls Court
High Street Kensington Station
High Street Kensington
Bus stops
Holland Road / Addison Road
Stop for routes serving Kensington High Street, Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush
Shepherd's Bush Road
Frequent buses west towards Hammersmith and east into central London
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Holland Road
TfL cycle hire docking station near the junction with Addison Road
Quiet Route — Holland Park Avenue
Signed cycling route through Holland Park towards Notting Hill
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC On-Street EV Charging
Council-operated electric vehicle charge points on residential streets nearby
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Holland Park Leisure Centre area
Publicly accessible AED located near the park entrance facilities
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Box — Holland Road
Royal Mail collection point on Holland Road
Fuel stations
BP Filling Station — Hammersmith Road
Fuel and convenience store south-west towards Hammersmith
Places of worship
Victorian parish church serving the local Holland ward community
~300 mCatholic church on Abingdon Road serving south Kensington parishes
~1.5 kmLocal place of worship serving the borough's Muslim community
~1.8 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 83% above the national average (124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1339 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 4 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 2,231.
Housing & utilities
Period conversions and mansion blocks dominate the street scene
Typical of inner London; apartments more common than houses
Estimated ~40–50% of homes privately rented, above national average
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Major green lung immediately north, improving local air and wellbeing
Holland Road carries significant traffic; RBKC monitors local air quality
Holland Road is a busy A-road; side streets considerably quieter
Area is elevated above Thames flood plain; surface-water risk is low
FAQs
Where exactly is the W14 8FN postcode?
W14 8FN is located on and around Holland Road in the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, between the residential areas of West Kensington and the greener environs of Holland Park.
Which council covers W14 8FN?
W14 8FN falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of London's inner boroughs, which provides local services including planning, housing, and waste collection.
Which parliamentary constituency is W14 8FN in?
W14 8FN is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.
What is the Holland ward area like to live in?
The Holland ward is an attractive, well-connected inner-London neighbourhood with a mix of period mansion conversions and modern apartments. It benefits from proximity to Holland Park, good bus links, independent shops, and a cosmopolitan community.
Are there schools near W14 8FN?
Several schools serve the area across primary and secondary phases — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What buses serve the W14 8FN area?
Holland Road has frequent bus services connecting residents to Kensington High Street, Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush, and central London. Key routes along Holland Road and Shepherd's Bush Road include numbers 9, 10, 27, 28, 49, 72, and 328, among others.
What green spaces are near W14 8FN?
Holland Park is the nearest major green space, approximately 500 metres away, offering 22 hectares of parkland, a Japanese Kyoto Garden, sports courts, and the outdoor Opera Holland Park venue. Kensington Gardens is reachable within about 2 km.
What type of housing is found at W14 8FN?
The area around W14 8FN is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian in character, with grand terraces converted into flats, mansion-style apartment blocks, and some newer residential developments. Private renting is common, and owner-occupied properties also feature strongly.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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