Map & location
Overview
W14 8SN falls within the Avonmore ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, situated in the neighbourhood commonly known as West Kensington. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, mansion blocks and purpose-built flats that line streets such as Avonmore Road and Matheson Road. It is bordered to the north by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, to the east by Earl's Court, and to the west by Hammersmith town centre, giving residents easy access to an exceptionally wide range of shops, restaurants and cultural venues.
The neighbourhood has a strongly residential feel, with quiet tree-lined streets softened by small local green spaces and close proximity to the larger West Kensington Estate and the open grounds of the nearby Barons Court area. Local independent cafés, corner shops and supermarkets serve day-to-day needs, while the retail and leisure offer of both Hammersmith and Kensington High Street is within easy reach on foot or by public transport.
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
The postcode is well served by London Underground services on the District and Piccadilly lines, with stations at Barons Court and West Kensington both within comfortable walking distance. Multiple bus routes run along North End Road and Talgarth Road, connecting the area to Hammersmith, Fulham, Earl's Court and central London. Cyclists benefit from relatively flat terrain and several signed cycle routes heading towards the Thames towpath, Holland Park and beyond. The A4 (Talgarth Road) provides quick road access westward to the M4 and eastward into central London.
What it's famous for
The Avonmore and West Kensington area is known for its proximity to the Olympia London exhibition and events centre on Hammersmith Road, one of London's most historic and versatile large-scale venues hosting trade shows, concerts and exhibitions throughout the year. The neighbourhood also sits close to the grounds of Charing Cross Hospital and the dramatic elevated section of the A4 flyover, a mid-century engineering landmark. North End Road market — one of west London's longest-running street markets — has traded here for well over a century, drawing shoppers for fresh produce, clothing and household goods.
Services & facilities
Responsible for local planning, waste and housing services
Branch library on North End Road with children's and adult collections
Local venue for classes, events and community group meetings
Counter services and parcel collection on North End Road
Weekly kerb-side collection and bulky-waste booking service
Tourist attractions
Historic exhibition centre hosting major shows and live events year-round
~0.4 kmVibrant daily street market selling fresh produce and household goods
~0.3 kmGreen open space with sports facilities and children's play area
~0.5 kmQuiet residential garden square popular with local families
~0.2 kmAward-winning producing theatre in Hammersmith town centre
~1.1 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W148HW · 020 73716060
~500 mW149PR · 020 73857777
~650 mW86EG · 020 77958470
~700 mPharmacies
W148XJ · 020 76034761
~300 mW148PB · 020 32806947
~350 mW149EX · 020 73815635
~400 mDentists
W140SH
~350 mW149NL
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, St James Senior Girls' School, is ~300 m away.
Other independent school
~300 mOther independent school
~300 mAcademy sponsor led
~300 mOther independent school
~450 mCommunity school
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Independent traders, grocers and convenience stores along the main road
Independent eateries and coffee shops catering to a mixed residential clientele
Small and medium office occupiers along the A315 corridor
Major employer and generator of footfall for local hospitality businesses
Gyms & leisure
Outdoor football and multi-use pitches available for community hire
~0.5 kmOrnamental garden square ideal for relaxing or informal exercise
~0.6 kmFull-service health club with pool, gym and group exercise classes
~1.0 kmLeading producing theatre with a varied programme of drama and comedy
~1.1 kmMultiplex cinema showing mainstream and selected independent films
~1.2 kmService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure serving the W14 area
Cable broadband and TV packages available across much of W14
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three all provide 4G/5G coverage in this area
Mains water and sewerage services for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Residential & community
Characteristic two- and three-storey terraces predominate on side streets
Purpose-built flats popular with renters and owner-occupiers alike
Large social housing estate providing a mix of flat sizes
Roughly equal split of owner-occupied, private rented and social rented homes (estimated)
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
North End Road / Talgarth Road stops
Frequent services towards Hammersmith, Earl's Court, Kensington and central London
Hammersmith Road stops
Connections east towards South Kensington and west towards Hammersmith Broadway
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles Docking Station — Matheson Road
Hire bikes available close to Barons Court Underground station
LCN Cycle Route — Talgarth Road / A4 Corridor
Signed London Cycle Network route running east–west through the area
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
LBHF On-Street EV Chargers
Council-installed charging points across residential streets in Avonmore ward
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Olympia London
Publicly accessible AED at the main Olympia entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
North End Road Post Office
Full counter services including parcels, currency and bill payments
Fuel stations
BP Forecourt — Talgarth Road
Petrol, diesel and convenience store on the A4
Places of worship
Victorian parish church serving the Avonmore and Holland Road area
~0.5 kmRoman Catholic church with regular Masses and community activities
~0.9 kmActive congregation with outreach programmes near Hammersmith Broadway
~1.0 kmNearest large mosque; smaller prayer facilities exist closer in west London
variesCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 28% below the national average (49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1358 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 6 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 1,687.
Housing & utilities
Most housing dates from 1880–1910, with some post-war infill development
Typical inner-London density with terraces, mansion blocks and estates
Strong demand driven by excellent transport links and proximity to employment hubs
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Elevated NO₂ levels near the A4 Talgarth Road; monitored by LBHF and TfL
Some noise impact from the A4 elevated section and District line viaduct
Normand Park and several garden squares provide accessible green relief
Area is generally at low risk of surface-water flooding per Environment Agency data
FAQs
Where exactly is the W14 8SN postcode?
W14 8SN is in the Avonmore ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in the West Kensington neighbourhood of west London, close to the boundary with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Which council covers W14 8SN?
The postcode falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF), which provides local services including planning, housing, waste collection and libraries.
Which parliamentary constituency is W14 8SN in?
W14 8SN is in the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency.
What is the W14 8SN area like to live in?
It is a well-connected, predominantly residential area with a mix of Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and social housing. The neighbourhood is lively but largely quiet on residential streets, with good access to parks, markets and cultural venues.
Are there good schools near W14 8SN?
Several schools serve the area across primary and secondary phases — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What buses serve W14 8SN?
A number of bus routes run along North End Road and Hammersmith Road, providing frequent connections to Hammersmith, Earl's Court, Kensington and central London. Key stops are within a short walk of the postcode.
What is the nearest Underground station to W14 8SN?
There are Underground stations within easy walking distance serving the District and Piccadilly lines — see the Transport section above for the nearest options with distances.
What amenities and shops are near W14 8SN?
North End Road market and its surrounding shops are very close, offering fresh produce and everyday goods. Olympia London, several local cafés and Hammersmith town centre's wider retail offer are all within about one kilometre.
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