Map & location
Overview
W14 8PU falls within the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, centred on Holland Road — a broad Victorian thoroughfare running between Kensington High Street and Shepherd's Bush. The immediate neighbourhood is characterised by imposing late-nineteenth-century stucco-fronted terraces, mansion blocks and garden squares that give it a distinctly grand residential character.
Residents benefit from the tranquillity and green space of Holland Park a short walk to the east, as well as the independent shops, cafés and restaurants along Kensington High Street and Shepherd's Bush. The area occupies a strategic position between the cosmopolitan energy of Notting Hill to the north and the cultural attractions of Earl's Court and Olympia to the south.
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
W14 8PU is well served by London Underground services, with stations on the Circle, District and Central lines all within comfortable walking or cycling distance. Several bus routes run along Holland Road and the nearby Kensington High Street, connecting the postcode to the West End, Notting Hill Gate, Hammersmith and beyond. The area is cycle-friendly, with Santander Cycles docking stations nearby and relatively flat, wide roads.
What it's famous for
The neighbourhood is best known for its proximity to Holland Park, one of London's most romantic and less-crowded royal parks, home to the open-air Holland Park Theatre (which hosts opera performances in summer), strutting peacocks and the beautiful Kyoto Garden. The surrounding streets are part of the wider Phillimore Estate conservation area, and the area has long attracted artists, writers and diplomats drawn by its handsome Victorian architecture and village-like atmosphere. Leighton House Museum, the extraordinary Arab Hall home of Victorian artist Lord Leighton, is just a few minutes' walk away on Holland Park Road.
Services & facilities
Provides local planning, housing and waste services
Policing for RBKC residents and businesses
Nearest fire station on Old Court Place
W14 deliveries handled from the West Kensington office
Tourist attractions
Leafy royal park with peacocks and woodland walks
~400 mOpulent Victorian studio-house of artist Lord Leighton
~500 mOpen-air summer opera venue set within the park
~550 mTranquil Japanese garden gifted by the city of Kyoto
~600 mMajor high street with shops, restaurants and markets
~700 mHistoric exhibition and events centre in West Kensington
~1.0 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W148HW · 020 73716060
~400 mW86EG · 020 77958470
~450 mW86PR · 020 79373343
~750 mPharmacies
W148XJ · 020 76034761
~300 mW148PB · 020 32806947
~350 mW149EX · 020 73815635
~650 mDentists
W86ND
~450 mW140SH
~500 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Kensington Primary Academy, is ~150 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~150 mOther independent school
~400 mOther independent school
~400 mVoluntary aided school
~450 mOther independent school
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Independent eateries serving the local residential community
Boutique shops, galleries and speciality food stores nearby
Several small creative firms occupy garden-level premises locally
Active market in mansion flats and Victorian conversions
Gyms & leisure
Tennis courts, café, playground and woodland walks
~400 mLarge health club on Kensington High Street
~850 mRotating exhibitions in a spectacular Victorian house
~500 mPublic courts bookable via the RBKC online system
~500 mLocal multiplex cinema on Kensington High Street
~1.0 kmService providers
Fibre broadband widely available in the area
Cable broadband coverage extends across W14
All major networks provide strong 4G/5G coverage
Water and sewerage provider for west London
Residential & community
Grand white-rendered townhouses typical of the Phillimore Estate area
Spacious purpose-built flats with communal gardens
Lower-ground conversions with private garden access
One of London's most sought-after residential neighbourhoods
Strict planning rules preserve the Victorian streetscape
Transport
Train & Tube
West Kensington
West Kensington
Earl's Court Station
Earls Court
Barons Court Underground Station
Barons Court
High Street Kensington Station
High Street Kensington
Bus stops
Holland Road / Addison Road stops
Frequent buses north to Notting Hill Gate and south to Earl's Court
Kensington High Street stops
Connections to Hammersmith, Knightsbridge and Central London
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Holland Road
TfL hire bikes docked near the junction with Addison Road
Santander Cycles — Kensington High Street
Further docking stations along the high street
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC on-street EV chargers
Several lamp-post and dedicated EV charge points on local streets
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Holland Park Café
Publicly accessible AED inside the park near the main café
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Kensington High Street
Full-service branch with parcel and banking facilities
Fuel stations
BP Forecourt — Warwick Road
Petrol station with convenience store near Earl's Court
Places of worship
Victorian parish church at the heart of the Holland ward
~300 mCatholic church serving the wider Kensington parish
~1.0 kmMuslim prayer facilities serving west London
~1.5 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 83% above the national average (124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1320 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
Large terraces and mansion flats define the streetscape
Proximity to Holland Park and good schools drives buyer interest
Popular with professionals and diplomatic staff
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Traffic on Holland Road contributes to NOx levels; improving
Holland Park is one of the finest parks in inner London
Side streets and garden squares are considerably quieter
Area sits above the flood plain on gently elevated ground
FAQs
Where exactly is the W14 8PU postcode?
W14 8PU is located on Holland Road in the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, west London. It sits between Holland Park to the east and Shepherd's Bush to the north-west.
Which council covers W14 8PU?
W14 8PU falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of London's innermost and most prestigious local authorities.
Which parliamentary constituency is W14 8PU in?
The postcode is in the Kensington and Bayswater constituency, represented in the House of Commons.
What is the W14 8PU area like to live in?
The area is highly desirable, characterised by handsome Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and leafy streets. It has a quiet, village-like atmosphere with excellent access to Holland Park, independent shops and strong transport links.
Are there schools near W14 8PU?
Several schools serve the area across primary and secondary phases. See the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What green spaces are near W14 8PU?
Holland Park is the standout green space, just a few hundred metres away, offering woodland walks, a Japanese garden, tennis courts and the open-air Opera Holland Park summer season.
What bus routes serve W14 8PU?
Multiple bus routes stop on Holland Road and nearby Kensington High Street, including services towards Notting Hill Gate, Hammersmith, Earl's Court and Central London. Routes 9, 10, 27, 28, 49 and 328 all serve the immediate area.
What famous attractions are near W14 8PU?
Key nearby attractions include Leighton House Museum, Holland Park and its Kyoto Garden, the Opera Holland Park summer theatre, and Kensington High Street with its shops and restaurants.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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