Postcode W14 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Holland ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Earl's Court area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earl's Court is £65,514 per year. The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Marcus Garvey Park.
Earl's Court has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Earl's Court has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earl's Court is £65,514 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 175 ft away from W14 8BU.
Earl's Court near W14 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Kensington (Olympia) | District, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Kensington (Olympia) |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | West Kensington | District | Walking directions to West Kensington |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Barons Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Barons Court |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Marcus Garvey Park | Small | Walking directions to Marcus Garvey Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gwendwr Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gwendwr Gardens |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £1,100,000 (about £1,090 per square foot) in Holland area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 up to £41,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £41,000,000 | £3,989 |
| Terraced | 3 | £3,600,000 | £1,578 |
| Flats | 61 | £945,000 | £1,075 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,086,688 | £2,365,000 |
| 2017 | £1,550,000 | £2,475,000 |
| 2018 | £1,660,000 | £3,322,500 |
| 2019 | £1,312,500 | £3,085,000 |
| 2020 | £1,480,000 | £2,675,000 |
| 2021 | £1,210,000 | £2,850,000 |
| 2022 | £1,675,105 | £2,642,500 |
| 2023 | £950,000 | £2,887,500 |
| 2024 | £1,075,000 | £3,010,000 |
| 2025 | £1,092,500 | £2,335,000 |
| 2026 | £778,750 | £8,400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,316 | £1,722 |
| 2017 | £1,586 | £1,329 |
| 2018 | £1,492 | £1,418 |
| 2019 | £1,282 | £1,537 |
| 2020 | £1,289 | £1,621 |
| 2021 | £1,395 | £1,507 |
| 2022 | £1,528 | £1,619 |
| 2023 | £1,188 | £1,481 |
| 2024 | £1,340 | £1,819 |
| 2025 | £1,198 | £1,334 |
| 2026 | £950 | £1,746 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W14 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 20, Bridgeman House, 1, Radnor Terrace, London, W14 8AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 37, Bridgeman House, 1, Radnor Terrace, London, W14 8AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,975,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 5, Benson House, 4, Radnor Terrace, London, W14 8FE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,550,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 23, Benson House, 4, Radnor Terrace, London, W14 8FE | Flats | Leasehold | £670,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 20, Benson House, 4, Radnor Terrace, London, W14 8FE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,000,000 |
In the W14 8BU postcode area, located within Earl's Court, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W14 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green Valley | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W14 8NS | Walking directions to Green Valley |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 346 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Olympia Food and Wine | Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 8XJ | Walking directions to Olympia Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Napier Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W14 8LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Al Salama Supermarket | North End Parade, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0RX | Walking directions to Al Salama Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W14 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aarien Uday Om Areti
Holland - Elected 7 May 2026
Johnny Thalassites
Holland - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Knight
Holland - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W14 8BU records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around W14 8BU in Earl's Court is £1,100,000 (about £1,090 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W14 8BU, including Kensington Primary Academy (Outstanding), St James Senior Girls' School and Avonmore Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W14 8BU is Kensington (Olympia) in TfL zone 2, about 398 m away, serving the District, Overground and Southern lines.
W14 8BU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W14 8BU is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aarien Uday Om Areti (Conservative and Unionist Party), Johnny Thalassites (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lucy Knight (Conservative and Unionist Party).