Map & location
Overview
W14 9HE falls within the West Kensington ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, positioned between the bustle of Kensington High Street to the north and the riverside character of Fulham to the south. The streets around this postcode are characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, purpose-built mansion flats, and tree-lined avenues typical of inner west London.
The area benefits from proximity to Barons Court and the open green spaces of North End Road and Talgarth Road corridor, as well as easy access to the shops and restaurants along North End Road market and West Kensington's thriving café culture. Residents enjoy a blend of quiet, residential streets and excellent connections into central London.
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 9HE is well served by the London Underground, with stations on the District and Piccadilly lines within walking distance. Several bus routes pass along nearby Talgarth Road and North End Road, connecting the area to Hammersmith, Earls Court, and central London. Cycling is popular, with Santander Cycles docking stations nearby and good access to Cycleway 9 along the Hammersmith corridor. The A4 and A3220 provide fast road links westward and into central London.
What it's famous for
West Kensington is known for its handsome late-Victorian streetscapes and its position between two of London's most celebrated neighbourhoods — Kensington and Fulham. The area is close to Earls Court Exhibition Centre (the former site of which is now undergoing major regeneration), the West Kensington Estate, and the lively North End Road Market, one of west London's oldest street markets. The neighbourhood has long attracted creative and professional residents drawn by its relative affordability and superb transport links.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and local services
Nearest borough library with books and public computers
Counter services, parcels and banking on North End Road
Kerbside collection and local recycling points
Tourist attractions
Busy daily street market selling fresh produce and street food
~0.3 miLocal green space with tennis courts and play area
~0.5 miMajor regeneration zone; historic exhibition site being redeveloped
~0.6 miFormal gardens, woodland walks and open-air opera venue
~1.0 miVictorian artist's house with stunning Arab Hall and art collection
~0.8 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W149PR · 020 73857777
~250 mSW67SX · 0330 8082217
~550 mSW61TN · 020 74712650
~600 mPharmacies
W149EX · 020 73815635
~50 mW149PR · 02073 814376
~250 mW149PR · 02073 814376
~250 mDentists
W149NL
~100 mSW67SR
~500 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Avonmore Primary School, is ~250 m away.
Community school
~250 mOther independent school
~400 mCommunity school
~500 mLocal authority nursery school
~600 mFurther education
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Independent retailers, cafés and food outlets on North End Road
Diverse dining on Lillie Road and surrounding streets
Several residential lettings and sales offices serving W14
Gyms and yoga studios in the immediate neighbourhood
Gyms & leisure
Tennis courts, football pitches and children's play area
~0.5 miWoodland trails, formal gardens and open-air opera
~1.0 miMulti-use sports pitches and leisure facilities
~0.4 miPre-Raphaelite art and architecture in a Victorian townhouse
~0.8 miMainstream cinema accessible by bus or short Tube ride
~1.5 miService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across W14
Cable broadband available in parts of West Kensington
Water and sewerage provider for this postcode
Gas distribution network for the area
Residential & community
Characterful two- and three-storey houses on quiet residential streets
Purpose-built late-Victorian mansion blocks common throughout W14
Converted flats within older houses are a popular tenure in the ward
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing nearby
Transport
Train & Tube
West Kensington
West Kensington
Barons Court Underground Station
Barons Court
Earl's Court Station
Earls Court
Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly) Station
Hammersmith
Bus stops
Talgarth Road (North End Road junction)
Stops serving routes towards Hammersmith and central London
North End Road (Lillie Road junction)
Southbound stops towards Fulham and Earls Court
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Blythe Road
TfL docking station for hire bikes, access to Cycleway 9
Santander Cycles — Hammersmith Road
Additional docking station on the A4 corridor
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Pod Point — North End Road Car Park
Public EV charge points available in nearby council car park
Defibrillators
Normand Park Defibrillator
Community AED located at park entrance on Lillie Road
Postboxes & Post Office
North End Road Post Office
Full post office services including passport check & send
Fuel stations
BP Petrol Station — Talgarth Road
24-hour fuel and convenience store on the A4
Places of worship
Victorian parish church on North End Road
~0.3 miCatholic parish serving southern W14 and Fulham
~0.8 miMosque and community centre in the borough
~1.0 miActive Methodist congregation west of the postcode
~0.9 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 61% above the national average (109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1257 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 1,504.
Housing & utilities
Most housing dates from 1880–1910; mansion flats and terraces dominate
Strong demand from young professionals and families due to transport links
Major nearby development will reshape the wider W14 area over coming decades
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Talgarth Road (A4) contributes to elevated NOx; improving over time
Normand Park and Holland Park within easy walking distance
Talgarth Road can be noisy; quieter on residential side streets
FAQs
Where exactly is W14 9HE?
W14 9HE is located in West Kensington, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in inner west London, close to the borders of Kensington and Fulham.
Which council covers W14 9HE?
W14 9HE falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, whose council offices are in King Street, Hammersmith.
Which parliamentary constituency is W14 9HE in?
W14 9HE is in the Chelsea and Fulham parliamentary constituency.
Which ward is W14 9HE in?
The postcode sits within the West Kensington ward of Hammersmith and Fulham.
What are the transport links like near W14 9HE?
The area has excellent public transport, with Underground stations on the District and Piccadilly lines nearby, plus multiple bus routes on Talgarth Road and North End Road connecting to Hammersmith and central London.
What schools are near W14 9HE?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the West Kensington area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the W14 9HE area like to live in?
West Kensington offers a mix of Victorian terraces and mansion flats, a lively street market on North End Road, good green spaces, and easy access to the shops and restaurants of Hammersmith and Kensington — making it popular with professionals and families alike.
What is the housing like in West Kensington?
The area is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses and purpose-built mansion flats, with a mix of owner-occupied and privately rented properties. Modern flat conversions are also common throughout the W14 postcode.
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Useful links
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