West Kensington
Strong transport access with higher house prices
This public area guide compares West Kensington in Hammersmith and Fulham using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is West Kensington a good place to live?
West Kensington may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance and stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Hammersmith and Fulham below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
West Kensington at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in West Kensington
Crime rate
Crime rate
16.8 per 1,000 people
Percentile
37th percentile nationally
Crime data is below the national middle range.
House prices in West Kensington
House prices
Average sold price
£498,824
Percentile
88th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in West Kensington
Flood risk in West Kensington
Transport in West Kensington
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is West Kensington a good place to live?
West Kensington may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance and stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is West Kensington safe?
West Kensington ranks in the 37th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West Kensington?
The average sold price is £498,824, with house prices in the 88th percentile nationally.
How are schools in West Kensington?
Schools rank in the 85th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West Kensington?
Nearby public profiles include Hammersmith Broadway in Hammersmith and Fulham and Sands End in Hammersmith and Fulham.
