Map & location
Overview
W14 9NS falls within the West Kensington ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, close to the border with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, mansion flats and garden squares, lying just south of Kensington High Street and within easy reach of both the Thames riverside at Fulham and the open greenery of Holland Park.
The neighbourhood benefits from a strong local identity, with a range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants along North End Road and Lillie Road. Its central position within West London makes it popular with young professionals and established families alike, drawn by excellent public transport links, proximity to major employment centres at Earls Court and Hammersmith, and the cultural offer of nearby museums and galleries.
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 9NS is well served by the London Underground, with District and Piccadilly line services accessible within walking distance, providing swift connections to central London, Heathrow Airport and beyond. Several frequent bus routes run along North End Road, Lillie Road and Talgarth Road, linking the area to Hammersmith, Fulham Broadway, Earls Court and the West End. Cyclists benefit from the nearby Cycleway 9 route and a network of quieter residential streets, while the A4 Great West Road and A3218 offer straightforward access for drivers heading into central London or out to the M4 motorway.
What it's famous for
West Kensington is perhaps best known as the gateway to the Earls Court Exhibition Centre area, which for decades hosted world-famous concerts and trade shows, and whose redevelopment continues to shape the local skyline. The neighbourhood sits close to the internationally renowned Olympia London exhibition and events venue on Hammersmith Road, which attracts millions of visitors each year. The area also borders the leafy streets of Baron's Court and the elegant Victorian townhouses of North End Road conservation areas, and is within a short distance of the world-class museums and galleries of South Kensington.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning, waste and social services
Main borough library roughly 1 mile north-east on Shepherds Bush Road
Post Office branch on North End Road serving W14 residents
Weekly kerbside collections for recycling, food waste and general waste
Tourist attractions
Major exhibition and events centre hosting concerts, fairs and trade shows
~0.4 miLively street market with fresh produce, clothing and household goods
~0.2 miElegant woodland park with Japanese garden and open-air opera venue
~0.7 miVictorian garden cemetery offering a tranquil green space in Fulham
~0.4 miLocal park with sports facilities and open green space
~0.3 miOrnate Victorian artist's house with an extraordinary Arab Hall
~0.6 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW67SX · 0330 8082217
~150 mSW61TN · 020 74712650
~250 mW149PR · 020 73857777
~250 mPharmacies
SW61NN
~100 mW149PR · 02073 814376
~250 mW149PR · 02073 814376
~250 mDentists
SW67SR
~100 mSW61NN
~100 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education, is ~150 m away.
Community school
~150 mCommunity school
~400 mAcademy converter
~400 mOther independent school
~500 mAcademy converter
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Independent traders, food shops and services along the high street
Mix of independent eateries, coffee shops and pubs
Major events venue attracting national and international businesses
Active residential and lettings market serving the W14 corridor
Gyms & leisure
Public swimming pool and gym in nearby Fulham
~0.8 miWoodland walks, sports courts and café in Royal Borough of Kensington
~0.7 miTraditional local pub on North End Road
~0.2 miNew cultural and entertainment space within the Olympia redevelopment
~0.4 miOutdoor space with football pitches and children's play area
~0.3 miService providers
Full-fibre FTTP and FTTC broadband available across W14
Cable broadband and TV services with high coverage in this area
All major mobile networks provide strong 4G/5G coverage in W14
Water and sewerage services for the W14 postcode area
Gas and electricity supply via National Grid infrastructure
Residential & community
Two- and three-storey terraces typical of late 19th-century West Kensington streets
Large red-brick mansion blocks offering spacious period apartments
Contemporary apartment developments, particularly near Talgarth Road
Area includes owner-occupied, private rental and social housing stock
Protected streetscapes preserving the Victorian character of the neighbourhood
Transport
Train & Tube
West Kensington
West Kensington
Earl's Court Station
Earls Court
Fulham Broadway Station
Fulham Broadway
Barons Court Underground Station
Barons Court
Bus stops
North End Road stops
Frequent services north to Kensington and south to Fulham Broadway
Talgarth Road / A4 stops
Fast services into central London and west to Hammersmith
Lillie Road stops
Local connections to Earls Court, Fulham and Hammersmith
Cycle hire
Cycleway 9
Signed route running along Hammersmith Road towards central London
TfL Santander Cycles
Hire docking stations available within the W14 and adjacent postcodes
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
North End Road On-Street EV Points
On-street electric vehicle charge points installed by LBHF
Defibrillators
Olympia London Defibrillator
Publicly accessible AED within the Olympia complex
Postboxes & Post Office
North End Road Post Office
Full-service Post Office branch on North End Road
Fuel stations
Talgarth Road Petrol Station
Fuel station on the A4 Talgarth Road dual carriageway
Places of worship
Anglican parish church serving West Kensington, on North End Road
~0.3 miRoman Catholic church on Fulham Road, South Kensington
~0.9 miMosque serving the Muslim community in Hammersmith and Fulham
~0.9 miLiberal Jewish synagogue in Notting Hill
~1.0 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 243% above the national average (233.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1188 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 1,454.
Housing & utilities
Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion flats make up the bulk of housing
Urban inner-London density with a mix of flats, conversions and houses
Major redevelopment of former exhibition site is reshaping the local housing market
Demographics
Air quality & noise
W14 lies within the Greater London Ultra Low Emission Zone
The A4 dual carriageway creates elevated noise levels to the north
Holland Park and Margravine Cemetery provide green relief within walking distance
Area is not in a high flood-risk zone; Thames is over half a mile away
FAQs
Where exactly is the W14 9NS postcode?
W14 9NS is located in the West Kensington ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. It sits near North End Road and Lillie Road, close to the borders with Earls Court and Baron's Court.
Which council is responsible for W14 9NS?
W14 9NS falls under the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF), which provides all local authority services including planning, waste collection and housing.
Which parliamentary constituency covers W14 9NS?
W14 9NS is in the Chelsea and Fulham parliamentary constituency.
What is the W14 9NS area like to live in?
West Kensington is a well-established inner-London residential neighbourhood with attractive period housing, a bustling North End Road market, good public transport and easy access to the green spaces of Holland Park. It appeals to professionals and families seeking a central yet relatively quieter alternative to neighbouring Kensington.
What schools are near W14 9NS?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the nearest Underground station to W14 9NS?
There are several Underground stations within walking distance of W14 9NS — see the Transport section above for details of the nearest options and the lines they serve.
What are house prices like in W14 9NS?
West Kensington commands prices typical of inner west London, with a mix of flat conversions, mansion flats and terraced houses. Prices vary considerably by property type and condition; consulting a local estate agent or the Land Registry's sold price data will give the most accurate current picture.
What bus routes serve W14 9NS?
Several TfL bus routes run along North End Road, Lillie Road and Talgarth Road, including routes 28, 391, 190, 211, 74 and 430, providing connections to Hammersmith, Fulham Broadway, Earls Court and Kensington.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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