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W14 8XP — West Kensington

W14 8XP sits in the Avonmore ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, a quiet residential pocket between West Kensington and Barons Court.

Crime High 149% above avg
Median price £915k 31% above 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 012A
MSOA
Hammersmith and Fulham 012
OS grid ref
TQ 246 788
Easting / northing
524612, 178858
Coordinates
51.494941, -0.206322

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

Map & location

Coordinates: 51.494941, -0.206322 View on: Google · Apple · Bing · OpenStreetMap

Overview

W14 8XP falls within the Avonmore ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, nestled between the busy thoroughfares of North End Road and Talgarth Road. The immediate streets are characterised by late-Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, mansion-flat conversions and purpose-built blocks, attracting a mix of long-term residents, young professionals and families. Nearby Avonmore Road and Beaumont Crescent are typical of the calm, tree-lined streets that define this corner of West Kensington.

The area enjoys excellent connectivity into central London while retaining a neighbourhood feel, with North End Road market providing daily fresh produce and independent traders just a short walk away. The district boundaries with Barons Court and Fulham to the south give residents easy access to the green spaces of Margravine Cemetery and the larger open grounds of Barons Court sports fields. Hammersmith town centre, with its major retail, leisure and transport interchange, is within easy reach to the north-west.

LB Hammersmith & Fulham
Local authority
Avonmore
Ward
W14
Postcode district
Hammersmith and Chiswick
Constituency
Greater London
Ceremonial county

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 8XP is well served by London Underground stations on the District and Piccadilly lines, both within comfortable walking distance, providing fast links to central London, Heathrow Airport and the West End. Several London bus routes pass along North End Road and Talgarth Road, connecting the area to Hammersmith, Kensington, Fulham Broadway and beyond. The A4 Talgarth Road provides a key road artery for drivers heading east into central London or west towards the M4 motorway. Cycling infrastructure along nearby roads connects to the wider Cycleway network, and the area is flat and cycle-friendly throughout.

What it's famous for

The Avonmore area of West Kensington is known for its North End Road street market, one of London's oldest and liveliest open-air markets, trading six days a week with fruit, vegetables, clothing and household goods. The neighbourhood lies close to the Olympia exhibition centre on Hammersmith Road, a venue that has hosted major trade shows, concerts and cultural events for well over a century. The area also borders the Barons Court Theatre and the leafy grounds associated with Queen's Club, the world-renowned private members' tennis and racket sports club that hosts the prestigious Cinch Championships grass-court tournament each June.

Services & facilities

council

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Local authority providing housing, planning and social services

library

Avonmore Library

Branch library on North End Road offering books and community services

market

North End Road Market

Long-running daily open-air market with fresh food and general goods

post office

North End Road Post Office

Postal and banking services on North End Road

waste

LBHF Waste & Recycling

Kerbside collection and recycling managed by the borough council

Tourist attractions

sports venue

Queen's Club

Prestigious private rackets club hosting annual grass-court tennis championships

~500 m

exhibition centre

Olympia London

Historic exhibition and events venue on Hammersmith Road

~700 m

market

North End Road Market

Busy six-days-a-week street market with produce and clothing

~300 m

green space

Margravine Cemetery

Peaceful Victorian cemetery and local nature refuge

~600 m

theatre

Barons Court Theatre

Intimate fringe theatre presenting new and classic works

~400 m

park

Normand Park

Open recreation ground with sports pitches and children's play area

~650 m

GPs, pharmacies & dentists

GP surgeries

KENSINGTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE

W148HW · 020 73716060

~300 m
THE ABINGDON HEALTH CENTRE

W86EG · 020 77958470

~650 m
NORTH END MEDICAL CENTRE

W149PR · 020 73857777

~800 m

Pharmacies

H LLOYD CHEMIST

W148XJ · 020 76034761

~150 m
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

W148PB · 020 32806947

~450 m
NORTH END PHARMACY

W149EX · 020 73815635

~600 m

Dentists

ASHCROFT HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)

W140SH

~350 m
ARK DENTAL PRACTICE

W140SP

~500 m

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service

Schools & universities

The nearest school, Kensington Primary Academy, is ~150 m away.

Primary

Kensington Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led

~150 m

Not applicable

St James Senior Girls' School

Other independent school

~200 m

Not applicable

St James Preparatory School

Other independent school

~200 m

Not applicable

Wetherby Pembridge

Other independent school

~350 m

Nursery

James Lee Nursery School

Local authority nursery school

~600 m

Source: Get Information About Schools (DfE)

Businesses & shops

retail

North End Road Traders

Independent shops and market stalls along North End Road

hospitality

Local Cafés and Restaurants

Range of independent eateries serving the residential community

professional services

West Kensington Business Quarter

Small offices and professional firms near Talgarth Road

entertainment

Olympia Conference & Events

Large commercial events and exhibitions business anchor

sport

Queen's Club Commercial Operations

Events, hospitality and club membership revenue in the area

Gyms & leisure

tennis

Queen's Club

World-class tennis and racket sports facilities

~500 m

park

Normand Park

Outdoor sports pitches and green space for local families

~650 m

cemetery / nature

Margravine Cemetery

Quiet Victorian cemetery popular for walking and wildlife

~600 m

theatre

Barons Court Theatre

Fringe theatre with varied programme of live performances

~400 m

gym

Hammersmith & Fulham Leisure Centres

Borough-run fitness and swimming facilities nearby

events

Olympia London

Regular concerts, exhibitions and consumer shows throughout the year

~700 m

Service providers

broadband

Openreach / BT

FTTC and FTTP fibre broadband available in this area

broadband

Virgin Media

Cable broadband and TV packages available on local streets

mobile

EE / Vodafone / O2 / Three

Good 4G and 5G coverage from all major mobile networks

energy

National Grid / Multiple Suppliers

Gas and electricity supplied via national grid; multiple retailers

water

Thames Water

Water and wastewater services for this postcode

Residential & community

housing type

Victorian & Edwardian Terraces

Period terraced houses, many converted to flats, on Avonmore Road and nearby streets

housing type

Mansion Flat Conversions

Large converted mansion blocks common throughout West Kensington

housing type

Purpose-Built Flats

Mid-20th-century purpose-built apartment blocks across the ward

tenure

Mixed Tenure

Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and some social housing stock

character

Quiet Residential Streets

Tree-lined streets off North End Road with a settled neighbourhood feel

Transport

Train & Tube

NR

West Kensington

West Kensington

~450 m
NR

Barons Court Underground Station

Barons Court

~700 m
NR

Earl's Court Station

Earls Court

~900 m
NR

High Street Kensington Station

High Street Kensington

~1.1 km

Bus stops

BUS

North End Road / Talgarth Road stops

Frequent bus services heading to Hammersmith, Kensington and Fulham

2839174190430
~200 m
BUS

Hammersmith Road stops

Additional routes connecting to central London and Shepherd's Bush

91027
~500 m

Cycle hire

🚲

Santander Cycles Docking Station

Hire-bike docking points available near North End Road and Hammersmith Road

~300 m
🚲

Cycleway 9 (CS9)

Signed cycle route along Hammersmith Road linking to central London

~500 m

Source: NaPTAN (DfT)

EV, defibrillators & more

EV charging

LBHF On-Street EV Chargers

Ubitricity lamp-post chargers installed across Hammersmith & Fulham streets

~200 m

Defibrillators

+

North End Road Defibrillator

Public-access AED registered with the community first-responder network

~300 m

Postboxes & Post Office

North End Road Post Office

Full post office services including parcels, banking and bureau de change

~300 m

Fuel stations

Talgarth Road Fuel Station

Petrol and diesel available on the A4 Talgarth Road

~400 m

Places of worship

Christian — Anglican

St Andrew's Church, West Kensington

Parish church serving the West Kensington and Avonmore area

~400 m

Christian — Catholic

Our Lady of Victories, Fulham Road

Roman Catholic parish church with regular Mass times

~900 m

Christian — Various

Hammersmith Baptist Church

Baptist congregation with community outreach in Hammersmith

~900 m

Islam

Hammersmith Mosque

Local mosque serving the Muslim community in the borough

~1.0 km

Crime & safety

Recorded crime here runs about 149% above the national average (169.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).

1368 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.

Violent Crime336
Anti Social Behaviour327
Other Theft113
Shoplifting110
Public Order97
Vehicle Crime92
Drugs64
Burglary59
Criminal Damage Arson51

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 1,505.

Housing & utilities

price level

Above London Average

West Kensington commands a premium reflecting its Zone 2 location and period housing stock

stock

Predominantly Flats

Majority of homes in the ward are flats, both converted and purpose-built

rental market

Strong Rental Demand

High proportion of private renters driven by proximity to central London and transport links

Demographics

Highly diverse
Ethnicity — wide mix reflecting inner West London

Air quality & noise

air quality

Urban Air Quality

Moderate NO₂ levels near Talgarth Road and North End Road; improving borough-wide

green space

Local Green Coverage

Margravine Cemetery and Normand Park provide the main green lungs nearby

noise

Road & Flight Noise

Some aircraft and traffic noise from A4 and Heathrow approach corridor

flood risk

Low Flood Risk

Area is at low risk of river or surface-water flooding according to the Environment Agency

FAQs

Where exactly is the W14 8XP postcode?

W14 8XP is in the Avonmore ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in the West Kensington area of West London, between North End Road and Talgarth Road.

Which council is responsible for W14 8XP?

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is the local authority. It provides council tax collection, planning, waste collection and local services for this postcode.

Which parliamentary constituency does W14 8XP fall in?

W14 8XP is in the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency.

What is the Avonmore ward like to live in?

Avonmore is a quiet, predominantly residential area with tree-lined streets of Victorian and Edwardian housing. It has good local amenities, North End Road market, and easy access to Hammersmith's transport and shopping.

What schools serve the W14 8XP area?

Several primary and secondary schools serve this postcode within Hammersmith and Fulham. See the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.

How do I get around from W14 8XP without a car?

The postcode is well served by London Underground stations on the District and Piccadilly lines within walking distance, plus multiple bus routes along North End Road and Talgarth Road. Santander Cycles docking stations are also nearby.

What are property types like in W14 8XP?

The area is predominantly made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses converted to flats, purpose-built mansion blocks and some modern apartment buildings, with a strong private rental market.

What is W14 8XP close to in terms of well-known landmarks?

The postcode is close to Queen's Club (the famous tennis venue), Olympia exhibition centre, North End Road Market, Normand Park and the green spaces of Margravine Cemetery.

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Data sources & last updated

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