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West Kensington

England / London / Hammersmith and Fulham / West Kensington

About

West Kensington is a residential area in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, located between Earl’s Court and Barons Court. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with modern apartment blocks. It offers good transport links, with West Kensington and Barons Court tube stations providing access to the District and Piccadilly lines. The proximity to major roads like the A4 also makes it convenient for drivers.

The area has a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, particularly along North End Road and Fulham Road. West Kensington is close to several green spaces, including Hammersmith Park and Margravine Cemetery. It attracts a mix of young professionals, families, and students due to its central location and relatively quieter atmosphere compared to nearby busier districts like Chelsea or Kensington.

Area overview

On average West Kensington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Kensington is £62,200 per year. There are 6 schools in West Kensington: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

West Kensington Population
8,462
Population density
14,093.9 per km²

Demographics

British
2,561
30.26%
Other White
2,059
24.33%
Other
530
6.26%
Arab
498
5.88%
Other Asian
472
5.58%
Total population: 8,463

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,794
43.63%
Owns outright
688
16.73%
Owns with a mortgage
553
13.45%
Other social rented
487
11.84%
Social rents from council
432
10.51%
Total households: 4,112

Property prices in West Kensington

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 in West Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £340,000 up to £3,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats64£627,500
Terraced5£1,500,000

10 years price trend in West Kensington

All postcodes in West Kensington

W144EE

Blythe Road

W148ST

Earsby Street

W148SR

Lisgar Terrace

W148TH

Hammersmith Road

W149AR

Edith Road

W149BJ

Gwendwr Road

W149BY

Gwendwr Road

W149YA

Colet Gardens

W149YB

West Kensington

W67LD

Hammersmith Road

W140RX

Fitzjames Avenue

W144DR

Blythe Road

W148SG

Lisgar Terrace

W67JE

Hammersmith Road

W148XH

Earsby Street

W148XW

Addison Bridge Place

W144GS

Blythe Road

W140HG

Blythe Road

W144DF

Blythe Road

W140UE

Windsor Way

W144EZ

Blythe Road

W148TE

North End Crescent

W149DH

Colet Gardens

W67JP

Hammersmith Road

W140JG

Blythe Road

W140QW

Charlotte Mews

W140SH

Southcombe Street

W140UF

Windsor Way

W144JA

West Kensington

W148FL

Lisgar Terrace

W148TB

West Kensington

W148UD

Hammersmith Road

W68BS

Colet Gardens

W148FR

Lisgar Terrace

W140RL

West Kensington

W144DJ

Blythe Road

W140RZ

Fitzjames Avenue

W144EB

Blythe Road

W144JL

West Kensington

W149AB

Edith Villas

W148QN

Earsby Street

W148RT

Avonmore Road

W148RW

Avonmore Place

W144DG

Blythe Road

W140PD

Blythe Road

W144DH

Blythe Road

W140SR

Auriol Road

W148UG

Edith Villas

W148UZ

Avonmore Road

W149AA

Edith Villas

W67JB

Hammersmith Road

W148FP

Blythe Road

W140XB

Blythe Road

W148PJ

Blythe Road

W148SH

Avonmore Road

W148SZ

Cumberland Crescent

W148XU

North End Crescent

W149BG

Gwendwr Road

W149AE

West Kensington

W148XL

Addison Bridge Place

W140SZ

Fitz-George Avenue

W144GE

Blythe Road

W140RY

Fitzjames Avenue

W140SN

Fitz-George Avenue

W144DE

Blythe Road

W144JH

West Kensington

W148QG

Hammersmith Road

W148QW

Bishop King's Road

W148RJ

Avonmore Road

W148RL

Avonmore Place

W67JZ

Hammersmith Road

W140YR

Blythe Road

W144DQ

Blythe Road

W68DQ

West Kensington

W140TH

Edith Road

W140UD

Windsor Way

W148SF

Lisgar Terrace

W148UW

Mornington Avenue

W149YD

Blythe Road

W140FE

West Kensington

W140RT

Fitzjames Avenue

W144GN

Blythe Road

W148PE

Blythe Road

W148RS

Avonmore Road

W148RY

Avonmore Place

W148SB

Hammersmith Road

W148SN

Matheson Road

W148TQ

Mornington Avenue

W149AX

Gliddon Road

W67JD

Hammersmith Road

W67JF

Hammersmith Road

W67JQ

Hammersmith Road

W140QL

Auriol Road

W148TL

Stanwick Road

W148UX

Hammersmith Road

W148XS

Gorleston Street

W149AU

Gliddon Road

W149BQ

Gunterstone Road

W68DJ

Chalk Hill Road

W140JQ

Blythe Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.