Postcode W14 8BY is located in a major urban area, within the Avonmore ward of Hammersmith and Fulham in the London region, and forms part of the West Kensington area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Kensington is £67,038 per year. The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Marcus Garvey Park.
West Kensington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,162 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
West Kensington has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 98.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Kensington is £67,038 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from W14 8BY.
West Kensington near W14 8BY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kensington (Olympia) | District, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Kensington (Olympia) |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | West Kensington | District | Walking directions to West Kensington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Barons Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Barons Court |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Marcus Garvey Park | Small | Walking directions to Marcus Garvey Park |
| 0.2 mi | Gwendwr Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gwendwr Gardens |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £832 per square foot) in Avonmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £305,000 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £1,621,250 | £819 |
| Flats | 61 | £530,000 | £832 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £570,000 | £2,675,000 |
| 2017 | £583,500 | £2,000,000 |
| 2018 | £560,000 | £1,170,750 |
| 2019 | £592,500 | £823,500 |
| 2020 | £567,500 | £1,424,500 |
| 2021 | £618,875 | £1,115,000 |
| 2022 | £574,000 | £1,783,750 |
| 2023 | £565,000 | £2,275,000 |
| 2024 | £612,500 | £2,150,000 |
| 2025 | £615,000 | £1,271,250 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £2,700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £898 | £920 |
| 2017 | £803 | £888 |
| 2018 | £852 | £989 |
| 2019 | £807 | £757 |
| 2020 | £813 | £1,087 |
| 2021 | £864 | £889 |
| 2022 | £874 | £977 |
| 2023 | £841 | £1,027 |
| 2024 | £845 | £1,112 |
| 2025 | £831 | £978 |
| 2026 | £865 | £896 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W14 8BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 2, Rowley Mews, London, W14 8XR | Terraced | Freehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 7, Garland Court, Lisgar Terrace, London, W14 8FR | Flats | Leasehold | £640,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 21, Garland Court, Lisgar Terrace, London, W14 8FR | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Flat 5, Welbeck Court, Addison Bridge Place, London, W14 8XW | Flats | Leasehold | £815,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Flat 17, Welbeck Court, Addison Bridge Place, London, W14 8XW | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 |
In the W14 8BY postcode area, located within West Kensington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W14 8BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al Salama Supermarket | North End Parade, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0RX | Walking directions to Al Salama Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | London Souks | North End Parade, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0RT | Walking directions to London Souks |
| 0.1 mi | Olympia Food and Wine | Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 8XJ | Walking directions to Olympia Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 69-77 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nice Local | Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0QH | Walking directions to Nice Local |
Annual council tax rates for Hammersmith and Fulham 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 8BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Eaton
Avonmore - Elected 7 May 2026
Laura Janes
Avonmore - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Slaughter
Hammersmith and Chiswick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W14 8BY records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around W14 8BY in West Kensington is £540,000 (about £832 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W14 8BY, including Avonmore Primary School (Outstanding), St James Preparatory School and St James Senior Girls' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W14 8BY is Kensington (Olympia) in TfL zone 2, about 420 m away, serving the District, Overground and Southern lines.
W14 8BY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,162 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hammersmith and Chiswick covering W14 8BY is Andy Slaughter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Joe Eaton (Labour Party) and Laura Janes (Labour Party).