Map & location
Overview
W14 9EQ falls within the West Kensington ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in a predominantly residential pocket of terraced and converted Victorian housing between North End Road and Talgarth Road. The area is flanked to the north by the Kensington boundary and to the south by Fulham, giving it a distinctly transitional character between well-heeled Kensington and the more mixed, community-focused streets of Fulham.
North End Road — with its long-established street market, independent traders, supermarkets and cafés — forms the commercial spine close to this postcode. The surrounding streets feature a mix of purpose-built flats, converted Victorian terraces and more modern infill developments, attracting young professionals, families and long-term residents alike who value the central location and relatively competitive (for inner London) renting and buying prices.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £542,500, around 22% below the wider W14 district average of £699,167 (HM Land Registry, 569 recent sales).
Getting here
W14 9EQ benefits from excellent public transport links typical of inner west London. Several bus routes serve North End Road and Talgarth Road, connecting the area directly to Hammersmith, Kensington High Street, Fulham Broadway and central London. The Barons Court and West Kensington Underground stations are within comfortable walking distance, providing District and Piccadilly line connections. Cyclists are well served by quiet residential back streets and proximity to the signed Hammersmith & City cycleway network, with Santander Cycles docking stations nearby. On foot, Hammersmith town centre is reachable in under 20 minutes, and Kensington is similarly close.
What it's famous for
West Kensington is perhaps best known locally for North End Road Market, one of the oldest surviving street markets in London, trading fresh produce, clothing and household goods daily. The area sits close to Barons Court, a neighbourhood noted for its handsome Edwardian mansion blocks and its association with performers and musicians thanks to its proximity to the Barons Court Theatre. The Normand Park recreation ground provides green space a short walk away, while the striking art-deco towers of the former Empress State Building dominate the southern skyline. The postcode is also on the doorstep of Hammersmith's thriving entertainment and restaurant scene along King Street and the riverfront.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and community services
Kerbside recycling and bulky waste collection by the council
Nearest borough library branch with public computers and study space
Full-service post office on the nearby market street
Face-to-face council services at Hammersmith Town Hall
Tourist attractions
Busy daily street market selling fresh produce and goods
~200 mLocal park with sports facilities and children's play area
~400 mIntimate fringe venue staging new and classic productions
~600 mDistinctive art-deco skyscraper, prominent local landmark
~700 mIconic music and entertainment venue on King Street
~1.2 kmElegant woodland park with Japanese garden and open-air theatre
~1.4 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW67PP · 020 73851964
~500 mW68RF
~550 mW68RF · 020 88930384
~550 mPharmacies
W68RL · 02087 486330
~400 mW68RL · 02087 486330
~400 mDentists
W149NL
~550 mSW67SX
~650 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, The Fulham Prep School Ltd, is ~200 m away.
Other independent school
~200 mSpecial post 16 institution
~200 mLocal authority nursery school
~300 mAcademy converter
~350 mCommunity school
~450 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of greengrocers, butchers and general goods shops
Range of independent eateries serving the residential community
Many residents operate freelance and creative businesses locally
Several agencies active on North End Road and surrounding streets
Gyms & leisure
Multi-use sports pitches, tennis courts and café kiosk
~400 m24-hour gym with cardio and weights facilities
~900 mAward-winning theatre with productions for all ages
~1.1 kmWaterfront pubs and restaurants along the Thames towpath
~1.3 kmFormal gardens, woodland walks and an outdoor opera stage
~1.4 kmService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available in the street
Cable broadband and TV services available in W14
FTTC broadband via Openreach infrastructure
All major mobile networks with 4G/5G coverage in the area
Area connected to gas and electricity national grid
Residential & community
Late-Victorian two- and three-storey terraces, many converted to flats
Edwardian and inter-war mansion flats common in adjoining streets
Smaller modern blocks occupying former commercial or garage sites
High proportion of privately rented accommodation typical of inner London
Significant share of long-leasehold owner-occupier flats
Transport
Train & Tube
Barons Court Underground Station
Barons Court
West Kensington
West Kensington
Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly) Station
Hammersmith
Hammersmith (H&C and Circle Lines)
Hammersmith
Bus stops
North End Road / Talgarth Road stops
Frequent buses towards Hammersmith, Kensington and central London
Hammersmith Broadway interchange
Major bus hub with services across west and central London
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — North End Road
Docking station close to the market, good availability most days
Quietway / LCN+ cycle routes
Signed low-traffic routes link the area to Hammersmith and Kensington
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
H&F On-Street EV Chargers
Council-installed lamp-column chargers in surrounding residential streets
Defibrillators
AED — North End Road
Publicly accessible defibrillator registered with The Circuit
Postboxes & Post Office
North End Road Post Office
Full post office services including parcels and banking
Fuel stations
Texaco — Talgarth Road
Petrol station on the A4 corridor west of the postcode
Places of worship
Victorian Anglican parish church serving West Kensington
~400 mRoman Catholic church in Fulham serving the wider neighbourhood
~700 mLocal mosque serving the Muslim community of Hammersmith and Fulham
~1.0 kmChurch of England congregation with active community programmes
~1.1 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 7% above the national average (72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1211 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 5 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 1,335.
Housing & utilities
Mostly late-Victorian terraces subdivided into leasehold flats
Strong private rented sector; estimated ~55% of properties privately rented
Inner London character with limited on-street parking and small gardens
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Moderate pollution levels near Talgarth Road (A4) corridor; LAQM monitoring applies
Normand Park and Holland Park within walking distance
Talgarth Road generates significant road noise on the southern edge
Low surface-water flood risk for most streets in this postcode
FAQs
Where exactly is the postcode W14 9EQ?
W14 9EQ is located in West Kensington, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It sits close to North End Road, bordered by Barons Court to the south-west and Kensington to the north-east.
Which council is responsible for W14 9EQ?
W14 9EQ falls under the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. For council tax, planning applications, waste collection and local services, residents contact H&F Council, headquartered at Hammersmith Town Hall.
Which parliamentary constituency does W14 9EQ belong to?
W14 9EQ is in the Chelsea and Fulham parliamentary constituency, represented in the House of Commons.
What is the West Kensington area like to live in?
West Kensington is an inner west London neighbourhood with a village-like feel centred on North End Road Market. It offers excellent transport connectivity, a mix of Victorian housing, independent shops and proximity to both Hammersmith's entertainment scene and the green spaces of Holland Park — popular with young professionals and families.
What bus routes serve W14 9EQ?
Several bus routes run along or near North End Road and Talgarth Road, connecting W14 9EQ to Hammersmith, Kensington High Street and central London. Key routes include the 74, 190, 391 and 220, with additional services available from Hammersmith Broadway interchange nearby.
Are there schools near W14 9EQ?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the West Kensington area. See the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings, as these are provided from authoritative data.
What type of housing is in W14 9EQ?
The predominant housing stock around W14 9EQ consists of late-Victorian terraced houses, many of which have been converted into leasehold flats, alongside Edwardian mansion blocks and some modern infill apartment buildings. The area has a high proportion of privately rented accommodation.
What is the nearest green space to W14 9EQ?
Normand Park, with its sports pitches, tennis courts and children's play area, is approximately 400 metres from W14 9EQ. Holland Park, with its formal gardens and open-air opera theatre, is around 1.4 km away.
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