Map & location
Overview
W14 9LP falls within the West Kensington ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, a predominantly residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, mansion blocks and purpose-built flats. The postcode sits close to North End Road, one of the neighbourhood's principal shopping streets, known for its long-running street market and independent traders.
The area benefits from excellent Central London connectivity, with multiple Underground lines within walking distance and a dense bus network along Talgarth Road, Lillie Road and North End Road. Green spaces including the expansive grounds of Normand Park and the nearby Margravine Cemetery provide welcome relief from the urban streetscape, while the district's proximity to Olympia exhibition centre, Barons Court and Fulham Broadway keeps demand for housing consistently strong.
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 9LP is well served by the London Underground, with Barons Court and West Kensington stations (District and Piccadilly lines) within easy walking distance. Kensington (Olympia) station offers Overground and District line services close to the northern edge of the postcode area. Numerous bus routes run along Talgarth Road, North End Road and Lillie Road, connecting the area to Hammersmith, Earl's Court, Fulham Broadway and Central London. Cyclists are catered for by TfL Santander Cycle hire docking stations nearby, and the area is largely flat, making cycling straightforward.
What it's famous for
West Kensington is perhaps best known for its proximity to Olympia London, the grand Victorian exhibition and events venue on Hammersmith Road that has hosted major trade shows, concerts and cultural events since 1886. The neighbourhood was historically part of the market-garden hinterland of old Kensington and retains an intimate village-like feel despite being minutes from the West End. North End Road Market, one of London's oldest surviving street markets, remains a lively daily fixture for fresh produce, street food and household goods, giving the area a distinctive character quite different from its more fashionable neighbours Earl's Court and Holland Park.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and local services for the borough
Public lending library roughly 1 km south on Fulham Palace Road
Daily street market with fresh produce, flowers and street food
Local open space with sports facilities off Lillie Road
Tourist attractions
Historic Victorian exhibition and entertainment venue on Hammersmith Road
~0.5 kmOpen green space with playground and sports pitches
~0.4 kmVictorian garden cemetery offering quiet green space
~0.6 kmOne of London's oldest surviving street markets
~0.3 kmExtraordinary Victorian artist's house with Arab Hall
~0.9 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W149PR · 020 73857777
~300 mSW61TN · 020 74712650
~550 mSW67SX · 0330 8082217
~650 mPharmacies
W149EX · 020 73815635
~150 mW149PR · 02073 814376
~300 mW149PR · 02073 814376
~300 mDentists
W149NL
~150 mSW67SR
~600 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Avonmore Primary School, is ~150 m away.
Community school
~150 mCommunity school
~550 mOther independent school
~600 mOther independent school
~600 mOther independent school
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Independent shops and market stalls along a busy high street
Major exhibition and conference venue employing many locally
Mix of independent eateries reflecting the area's diverse community
Several local and national agents serving a busy lettings and sales market
Gyms & leisure
Sports pitches, playground and open lawns off Lillie Road
~0.4 kmPublic swimming pool and gym facility in Fulham
~1.2 kmLive music and events programme at the historic Olympia venue
~0.5 kmTraditional local pub on Comeragh Road near the postcode
~0.3 kmPeaceful Victorian garden cemetery popular with walkers
~0.6 kmService providers
Fibre broadband infrastructure covering W14
Cable broadband available across much of W14
Water and sewerage services for the borough
Household waste and recycling collections
Residential & community
Traditional two- and three-storey terraced houses on residential streets
Substantial late-Victorian mansion blocks, often divided into flats
Post-war and modern apartment blocks, many privately rented
Strong mix of owner-occupied, privately rented and social housing
Transport
Train & Tube
West Kensington
West Kensington
Earl's Court Station
Earls Court
Barons Court Underground Station
Barons Court
Fulham Broadway Station
Fulham Broadway
Bus stops
North End Road / Talgarth Road
Frequent services towards Hammersmith, Earl's Court and Fulham
Lillie Road stops
Buses connecting West Kensington to Chelsea and Hammersmith
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — North End Road
TfL hire docking station near North End Road market
Santander Cycles — Normand Park
TfL hire docking station adjacent to Normand Park
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Barons Court Road on-street EV points
On-street electric vehicle charging managed by the council
Defibrillators
North End Road Market area
Community defibrillator near the market entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
North End Road Post Office
Full post office services including parcels and banking
Fuel stations
Talgarth Road Petrol Station
Fuel and convenience store on Talgarth Road
Places of worship
Victorian Church of England parish church serving the local area
~0.4 kmRoman Catholic church with regular Mass
~1.0 kmMosque and community centre serving local Muslim residents
~0.9 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 56% above the national average (105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1329 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 2 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 1,710.
Housing & utilities
Predominance of converted Victorian terraces and purpose-built flats
High proportion of private renters due to proximity to Central London
Major regeneration scheme borders the north of the ward
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Moderate NOₓ levels near Talgarth Road and North End Road, a TfL ULEZ zone
Talgarth Road (A4) generates significant road noise to the north
Normand Park and Margravine Cemetery provide meaningful urban green space
Generally low surface-water flood risk in this part of West Kensington
FAQs
Where exactly is the W14 9LP postcode?
W14 9LP is located in the West Kensington ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, close to North End Road and Lillie Road in west London.
Which council covers W14 9LP?
The postcode falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, whose main offices are at the Town Hall in King Street, Hammersmith.
Which parliamentary constituency is W14 9LP in?
W14 9LP is in the Chelsea and Fulham parliamentary constituency.
What are the schools like near W14 9LP?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the W14 9LP area like to live in?
West Kensington is a well-established residential neighbourhood with a friendly community feel, a lively street market on North End Road, good parks, and excellent transport links into Central London.
How do I get to W14 9LP by public transport?
The area is served by the District and Piccadilly lines at nearby Underground stations, plus a range of bus routes along North End Road, Talgarth Road and Lillie Road connecting to Hammersmith, Fulham Broadway and Earl's Court.
What is the approximate house price in the W14 area?
Property values in W14 are broadly in line with the wider west London market — see local estate agents or Rightmove for current estimates, as prices vary significantly by property type and tenure.
What green spaces are near W14 9LP?
Normand Park, with its sports pitches and playground, is roughly 0.4 km away, while Margravine Cemetery provides a quieter green retreat about 0.6 km from the postcode.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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