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W14 9HE — West Kensington

W14 9HE sits in the heart of West Kensington, a well-connected residential neighbourhood in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

Crime High 61% above avg
Median price £543k 22% below W14
Schools Nearby 8 within 6 km
Deprivation Decile 5 more deprived

Key facts

Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Ward
West Kensington
Parliamentary constituency
Chelsea and Fulham
Region
London
Country
England
Parish
Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
Police force
Metropolitan Police
ITL region
Hammersmith and Fulham
LSOA
Hammersmith and Fulham 014D
MSOA
Hammersmith and Fulham 014
OS grid ref
TQ 246 782
Easting / northing
524608, 178241
Coordinates
51.489397, -0.206597

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

Map & location

Coordinates: 51.489397, -0.206597 View on: Google · Apple · Bing · OpenStreetMap

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.

LB Hammersmith & Fulham
Local authority
West Kensington
Ward
Chelsea and Fulham
Parliamentary constituency
W14
Postcode district
approx. 8–9 mins
Walk to nearest Tube (est.)

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

council

Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Provides housing, planning, waste and local services

library

Sands End / Hammersmith Library

Nearest borough library with books and public computers

post office

North End Road Post Office

Counter services, parcels and banking on North End Road

recycling

LBHF Household Recycling

Kerbside collection and local recycling points

Tourist attractions

market

North End Road Market

Busy daily street market selling fresh produce and street food

~0.3 mi

park

Normand Park

Local green space with tennis courts and play area

~0.5 mi

entertainment

Earls Court Masterplan Site

Major regeneration zone; historic exhibition site being redeveloped

~0.6 mi

park

Holland Park

Formal gardens, woodland walks and open-air opera venue

~1.0 mi

museum

Leighton House Museum

Victorian artist's house with stunning Arab Hall and art collection

~0.8 mi

GPs, pharmacies & dentists

GP surgeries

NORTH END MEDICAL CENTRE

W149PR · 020 73857777

~250 m
GP AT HAND

SW67SX · 0330 8082217

~550 m
NORTH FULHAM SURGERY

SW61TN · 020 74712650

~600 m

Pharmacies

NORTH END PHARMACY

W149EX · 020 73815635

~50 m
PYRAMID PHARMACY

W149PR · 02073 814376

~250 m
PARMAY PHARMACY

W149PR · 02073 814376

~250 m

Dentists

WEST KENSINGTON NHS DENTAL PRACTICE

W149NL

~100 m
APPLE DENTAL CARE

SW67SR

~500 m

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service

Schools & universities

The nearest school, Avonmore Primary School, is ~250 m away.

Primary

Avonmore Primary School

Community school

~250 m

Not applicable

The Fulham Prep School Ltd

Other independent school

~400 m

Primary

Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education

Community school

~500 m

Nursery

James Lee Nursery School

Local authority nursery school

~600 m

16 plus

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College

Further education

~600 m

Source: Get Information About Schools (DfE)

Businesses & shops

retail

North End Road Shops

Independent retailers, cafés and food outlets on North End Road

hospitality

West Kensington Cafés & Restaurants

Diverse dining on Lillie Road and surrounding streets

professional services

Local Estate Agents

Several residential lettings and sales offices serving W14

fitness

Fitness & Wellness Studios

Gyms and yoga studios in the immediate neighbourhood

Gyms & leisure

park

Normand Park

Tennis courts, football pitches and children's play area

~0.5 mi

park

Holland Park

Woodland trails, formal gardens and open-air opera

~1.0 mi

sports

Lillie Road Recreation Ground

Multi-use sports pitches and leisure facilities

~0.4 mi

arts

Leighton House Museum

Pre-Raphaelite art and architecture in a Victorian townhouse

~0.8 mi

cinema

Cineworld Fulham Road

Mainstream cinema accessible by bus or short Tube ride

~1.5 mi

Service providers

broadband

Openreach / BT

Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across W14

broadband

Virgin Media

Cable broadband available in parts of West Kensington

utilities

Thames Water

Water and sewerage provider for this postcode

utilities

National Grid

Gas distribution network for the area

Residential & community

housing type

Victorian & Edwardian Terraces

Characterful two- and three-storey houses on quiet residential streets

housing type

Mansion Flats

Purpose-built late-Victorian mansion blocks common throughout W14

housing type

Modern Conversions

Converted flats within older houses are a popular tenure in the ward

tenure

Mixed Ownership

Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing nearby

Transport

Train & Tube

NR

West Kensington

West Kensington

~150 m
NR

Barons Court Underground Station

Barons Court

~500 m
NR

Earl's Court Station

Earls Court

~750 m
NR

Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly) Station

Hammersmith

~1.2 km

Bus stops

BUS

Talgarth Road (North End Road junction)

Stops serving routes towards Hammersmith and central London

74190211430
~0.2 mi
BUS

North End Road (Lillie Road junction)

Southbound stops towards Fulham and Earls Court

28391
~0.3 mi

Cycle hire

🚲

Santander Cycles — Blythe Road

TfL docking station for hire bikes, access to Cycleway 9

~0.3 mi
🚲

Santander Cycles — Hammersmith Road

Additional docking station on the A4 corridor

~0.5 mi

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

~0.3 mi

Defibrillators

+

Normand Park Defibrillator

Community AED located at park entrance on Lillie Road

~0.5 mi

Postboxes & Post Office

North End Road Post Office

Full post office services including passport check & send

~0.3 mi

Fuel stations

BP Petrol Station — Talgarth Road

24-hour fuel and convenience store on the A4

~0.4 mi

Places of worship

Christian — Anglican

St John's Church, West Kensington

Victorian parish church on North End Road

~0.3 mi

Christian — Catholic

St Thomas of Canterbury, Fulham

Catholic parish serving southern W14 and Fulham

~0.8 mi

Muslim

Baitul Aziz Islamic Cultural Centre

Mosque and community centre in the borough

~1.0 mi

Christian — Methodist

Hammersmith Methodist Church

Active Methodist congregation west of the postcode

~0.9 mi

Crime & 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.

Violent Crime311
Anti Social Behaviour302
Shoplifting99
Public Order94
Other Theft91
Vehicle Crime87
Drugs60
Burglary54
Criminal Damage Arson52

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

character

Predominantly Victorian Stock

Most housing dates from 1880–1910; mansion flats and terraces dominate

demand

High Rental Demand

Strong demand from young professionals and families due to transport links

regeneration

Earls Court Regeneration

Major nearby development will reshape the wider W14 area over coming decades

Demographics

~55%
Estimated private rented sector (approx.)
Highly diverse
Ethnicity — mix of White British, South Asian, African, European

Air quality & noise

air quality

Moderate Air Quality

Talgarth Road (A4) contributes to elevated NOx; improving over time

green space

Good Green Space Access

Normand Park and Holland Park within easy walking distance

noise

Traffic Noise on A4

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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Data sources & last updated

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