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SW6 5RU

Fulham Road

Fulham Town

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Overview

Postcode SW6 5RU is located in a major urban area, within the Fulham Town ward of Hammersmith and Fulham in the London region, and forms part of the Parsons Green West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Parsons Green West is £88,859 per year. The nearest station is Parsons Green, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eel Brook Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Parsons Green West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Parsons Green West has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Parsons Green West is £88,859 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from SW6 5RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Parsons Green West near SW6 5RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Parsons Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW6 5RU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Parsons Green

District

Walking directions to Parsons Green
0.5 mi

2

Fulham Broadway

District

Walking directions to Fulham Broadway
0.6 mi

2

Putney Bridge

District

Walking directions to Putney Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW6 5RU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEel Brook CommonLargeWalking directions to Eel Brook Common
0.3 miParsons GreenSmallWalking directions to Parsons Green

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
18,595 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.7(-1%)
Shoplifting
23.49(+135%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.69(-40%)
Public order
13.35(+97%)
Other theft
11.75(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
48.44%
Other White
55
24.44%
Other Asian
11
4.89%
Other
7
3.11%
Indian
6
2.67%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
70.65%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.59%
No qualifications
13
7.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.89%
Apprenticeship
3
1.63%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
41.58%
Owns with a mortgage
22
21.78%
Owns outright
17
16.83%
Other social rented
11
10.89%
Social rents from council
6
5.94%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Fulham Town

Median price£900,000
Price per sq ft£1,047
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£565K – £1.7M

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £900,000 (about £1,047 per square foot) in Fulham Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £3,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fulham Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced28£1,950,000£1,097
Flats45£625,000£1,034

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fulham Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fulham Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£630,000£2,208,250
2017£652,500£1,825,000
2018£599,000£1,740,000
2019£567,000£1,675,000
2020£620,000£1,800,000
2021£642,500£1,987,500
2022£553,750£2,150,000
2023£690,000£1,905,000
2024£700,000£1,750,000
2025£590,000£1,970,000
2026£558,300£1,587,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fulham Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fulham Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,063£1,043
2017£1,009£1,019
2018£850£967
2019£925£992
2020£901£1,000
2021£905£1,077
2022£975£1,172
2023£966£1,120
2024£909£1,104
2025£959£1,079
2026£1,049£1,126
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fulham Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fulham Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW6 5RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW6 5RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 202521, Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AATerracedFreehold£2,700,000
20 Aug 20255, Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AATerracedFreehold£2,000,000
02 Jun 202549, Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AATerracedFreehold£2,800,000
30 May 202557, Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AATerracedFreehold£3,550,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 3, Fulham Park House, 1A, Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AAFlatsLeasehold£843,000

Schools

In the SW6 5RU postcode area, located within Parsons Green West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW6 5RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableKensington Prep SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableEvergreen Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThomas's AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW6 5RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW6 5RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBygram795 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5HDWalking directions to Bygram
0.1 miCookHammersmith and Fulham, SW6 5HJWalking directions to Cook
0.1 miTesco Express700 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5SAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBishops Food Wine105 Bishops Road, London, SW6 7AUWalking directions to Bishops Food Wine
0.2 miWest 9 Food & Wine30 Parsons Green Lane, London, SW6 4HSWalking directions to West 9 Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hammersmith and Fulham district.

Band A£1,013
Band B£1,182
Band C£1,351
Band D£1,520
Band E£1,857
Band F£2,195
Band G£2,533
Band H£3,039

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW6 5RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liam Downer-Sanderson

Fulham Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Victoria Brocklebank-Fowler

Fulham Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Coleman

Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHammersmith and FulhamE09000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelsea and FulhamE14001160
WardFulham TownE05013739
ParishHammersmith and Fulham, unparished areaE43000203
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Parsons Green WestE02000392
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hammersmith and Fulham 021BE01001948
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW6 5RU

Is SW6 5RU (Parsons Green West) safe?

The area around SW6 5RU records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW6 5RU?

The median sale price around SW6 5RU in Parsons Green West is £900,000 (about £1,047 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW6 5RU?

There are 20 schools close to SW6 5RU, including Kensington Prep School, Evergreen Primary School (Good) and Thomas's Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW6 5RU?

The closest station to SW6 5RU is Parsons Green in TfL zone 2, about 324 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around SW6 5RU?

SW6 5RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW6 5RU (Parsons Green West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW6 5RU is Ben Coleman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Liam Downer-Sanderson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Victoria Brocklebank-Fowler (Conservative and Unionist Party).