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W6 8AB

Hammersmith Broadway

Hammersmith and Fulham

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Detailed insights for W6 8AB

Overview

Postcode W6 8AB is located in a major urban area, within the Hammersmith Broadway ward of Hammersmith and Fulham in the London region, and forms part of the Hammersmith Broadway area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 547.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hammersmith Broadway is £71,533 per year. The nearest station is Hammersmith (District), about 0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brook Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
547
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Hammersmith Broadway has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hammersmith Broadway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 547.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

Approximately 21.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hammersmith Broadway is £71,533 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from W6 8AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hammersmith Broadway near W6 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Hammersmith (District) located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W6 8AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

2

Hammersmith (District)

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Hammersmith (District)
0.1 mi

2

Hammersmith (Met.)

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Hammersmith (Met.)
0.5 mi

2

Barons Court

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Barons Court

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W6 8AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrook GreenLargeWalking directions to Brook Green
0.4 miFurnivall GardensMediumWalking directions to Furnivall Gardens
0.3 miFrank Banfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Frank Banfield Park

Area Profile

Population
602
Population density
3,348.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
206.22(+564%)
Anti-social behaviour
172.25(+541%)
Shoplifting
103.35(+935%)
Other theft
96.65(+746%)
Public order
65.07(+863%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
24.38%
Other White
145
24.05%
Chinese
98
16.25%
Other Asian
25
4.15%
Other
24
3.98%
Total population: 603

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
336
62.57%
Level 3 (A level)
94
17.5%
No qualifications
40
7.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
4.1%
Other
16
2.98%
Total 16+ residents: 537

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
36.67%
Other social rented
38
18.1%
Owns outright
32
15.24%
Owns with a mortgage
30
14.29%
Shared ownership
13
6.19%
Total households: 210

Property prices in Hammersmith Broadway

Median price£780,000
Price per sq ft£872
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£499K – £1.1M

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 (about £872 per square foot) in Hammersmith Broadway area, with individual transactions ranging from £273,750 up to £2,325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hammersmith Broadway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£1,090,000£842
Semi-Detached2£855,000£867
Flats43£650,000£876

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hammersmith Broadway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hammersmith Broadway.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£717,013£1,097,000
2017£1,080,000£1,070,500
2018£610,000£990,000
2019£572,300£1,088,750
2020£1,050,000£985,000
2021£561,399£1,220,000
2022£506,250£1,295,000
2023£771,120£1,218,750
2024£650,500£1,297,500
2025£640,000£1,182,500
2026£447,075£850,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hammersmith Broadway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hammersmith Broadway.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,009£794
2017£1,227£822
2018£1,252£874
2019£1,263£831
2020£1,252£808
2021£905£920
2022£756£867
2023£1,276£890
2024£895£995
2025£891£954
2026£726£798
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hammersmith Broadway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hammersmith Broadway in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W6 8AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W6 8AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 2026Fifth Floor, 1 - 15, King Street, London, W6 9HROtherFreehold£12,500,000
18 Nov 2025200, Hammersmith Road, London, W6 7DLOtherFreehold£18,200,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 2A, The Old Fire Station, 244, Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7NNFlatsLeasehold£525,000
17 Apr 2025Flat 2C, The Old Fire Station, 244, Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7NNFlatsLeasehold£395,000
27 Mar 202619, Bentley House, 22, Bute Gardens, London, W6 7DRFlatsLeasehold£710,000

Schools

In the W6 8AB postcode area, located within Hammersmith Broadway, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W6 8AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySacred Heart High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableBute House Preparatory School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W6 8AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W6 8AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express13-16 Broadway Centre, London, W6 9YDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miB&K Newsagent LtdHammersmith Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 7DHWalking directions to B&K Newsagent Ltd
0.1 miBridgesKing Street, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 0QAWalking directions to Bridges
0.1 miBest-oneChancellor's Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9PHWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miM&S FoodhallBlack's Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9EUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hammersmith and Fulham district (2025-26).

Band A£968
Band B£1,129
Band C£1,290
Band D£1,451
Band E£1,774
Band F£2,097
Band G£2,419
Band H£2,903

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 W6 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Callum Nimmo

Hammersmith Broadway - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Molly Mantle

Hammersmith Broadway - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andy Slaughter

Hammersmith and Chiswick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHammersmith and FulhamE09000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyHammersmith and ChiswickE14001264
ParishHammersmith and Fulham, unparished areaE43000203
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hammersmith BroadwayE02000384
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hammersmith and Fulham 013CE01001898
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W6 8AB

Is W6 8AB (Hammersmith Broadway) safe?

The area around W6 8AB records about 547 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W6 8AB?

The median sale price around W6 8AB in Hammersmith Broadway is £780,000 (about £872 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W6 8AB?

There are 20 schools close to W6 8AB, including Sacred Heart High School (Outstanding), St Paul's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Bute House Preparatory School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W6 8AB?

The closest station to W6 8AB is Hammersmith (District) in TfL zone 2, about 64 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around W6 8AB?

W6 8AB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W6 8AB (Hammersmith Broadway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hammersmith and Chiswick covering W6 8AB is Andy Slaughter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Callum Nimmo (Labour Party) and Molly Mantle (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.