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West Kensington

England / London / Hammersmith and Fulham / West Kensington

About

West Kensington is a residential ward in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, located between Earl’s Court and Hammersmith. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with modern apartment blocks. It has good transport links, with West Kensington and Barons Court tube stations serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

The ward includes commercial stretches along North End Road and Fulham Road, featuring shops, cafes, and local businesses. West Kensington is close to major attractions like Olympia London and Kensington High Street. The area has a mix of long-term residents and younger professionals, with several schools and green spaces such as Avonmore Playground.

Area overview

On average West Kensington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.3% 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 £57,500 per year. There are 1 schools in West Kensington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.3%
Connectivity
8/10

Property prices in West Kensington

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 in West Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £2,850,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats70£492,500
Terraced10£1,162,500

10 years price trend in West Kensington

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.