Postcode W14 8ST 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brook Green.
West Kensington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
West Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from W14 8ST.
West Kensington near W14 8ST 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) |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Barons Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Barons Court |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | West Kensington | District | Walking directions to West Kensington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brook Green | Large | Walking directions to Brook Green |
| 0.1 mi | Marcus Garvey Park | Small | Walking directions to Marcus Garvey Park |
| 0.3 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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W14 8ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 11 - 12, Southcombe Street, London, W14 0RA | Flats | Leasehold | £862,500 | |
| 12 May 2026 | Ground And First Floor Flat, 26, Vernon Street, London, W14 0RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £580,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 21, Vernon Street, London, W14 0RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £922,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Flat 74, Kensington West, Blythe Road, London, W14 0JQ | Other | Leasehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 30, Fitzjames Avenue, London, W14 0RR | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the W14 8ST 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 8ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 69-77 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Nice Local | Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0QH | Walking directions to Nice Local |
| 0.1 mi | Al Salama Supermarket | North End Parade, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0RX | Walking directions to Al Salama Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Olympia Food and Wine | Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 8XJ | Walking directions to Olympia Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | London Souks | North End Parade, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0RT | Walking directions to London Souks |
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 8ST, 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 8ST records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8ST 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 8ST, including St James Senior Girls' School, St James Preparatory School and Avonmore Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W14 8ST is Kensington (Olympia) in TfL zone 2, about 340 m away, serving the District, Overground and Southern lines.
W14 8ST scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,835 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 8ST 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).