W14 8EZ has a medium crime rate (55.6 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Kensington and Chelsea borough.

What are property prices in W14 8EZ?

The median property price in W14 8EZ is £425k. Prices changed -97.5% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in W14 8EZ?

W14 8EZ has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 5, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). The nearest tube station is Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station, approximately 2.8 minutes away. There are 0 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near W14 8EZ?

The nearest primary school to W14 8EZ is St Mary's Catholic Primary School rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (Ofsted: Outstanding). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for W14 8EZ?

W14 8EZ has a liveability score of 74/100, placing it in the top 19% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

W14 8EZ Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍W14 8EZ is in Holland, Kensington and Chelsea — one of London's best-connected postcodes (PTAL 5).
🏠Property prices average £425k (median). Crime is broadly in line with the London average.
👤Best for: Families, Commuters, Investors, Young professionals

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 3 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£425,000

Median sale price

-97.5%

This year

Flat

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

-97.5%

Sales (24 months)3

New build0.0%

Avg flat£425,000

Price per m²£8,095/m²

Avg floor area52.5 m²

EPC breakdown

37%

18%

Based on 66 properties · Confidence: high

Street mix

Semi 7%Terraced 10%Flat 53%Other 30%

LHA rates — Inner West London

Shared room£760/mo

1 bedroom£1350/mo

2 bedrooms£1625/mo

3 bedrooms£2050/mo

4 bedrooms£2550/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£8,750

First-time buyerFTB

£0

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£21,500

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

9.9×

Price-to-income

£2,126/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Falling

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield860 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£131,250

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1900-1929

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (not community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band EAnnual charge £1,496

Price growth potentialLow

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£425,000)

£8,750

Standard buyer

£0

First-time buyer

Save £8,750

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Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Strong

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Avg monthly rent£2,557

Gross yield7.22% (high)

Gentrification score14/100

Sales last 12 months1

Rental market

Very High

Demand

Very Low

Void risk

Young professional

Tenant profile

+11.2%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

8/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Low

Price growth potential

High

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Safety

29 May

Crime rates and local incidents

MEDIUM CRIME

55.6 incidents per 1,000 residents

↑ Rising 96.2%

-7% vs borough

Crime by type

Other36

Violence & sexual offences20

Anti-social behaviour17

Vehicle crime11

Burglary11

Drug offences7

Theft0

Robbery0

Road safety

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

KSI (5yr)

Crime is 114% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 5

Very Good

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Kensington (Olympia) Underground StationDistrict line

2.8 min walk

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Kensington (Olympia)

Nearby stations

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Kensington (Olympia) Rail StationMildmay · Southern

3 min walk

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Kensington (Olympia)National Rail

3 min walk

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Kensington (Olympia) Underground StationDistrict

4 min walk

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Shepherd's Bush (Central) Underground StationCentral

9 min walk

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Shepherds Bush Rail StationMildmay · Southern

9 min walk

🚌No bus stops within 400m

Walkability score

115

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

0.0 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

47 min

London Bridge

40 min

Victoria ★

46 min

Waterloo

54 min

Canary Wharf

54 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

100

Education score

Excellent for families

★ Top school within 1km

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Primary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Not yet inspected · 4 min walk

KS2: 109.2

★★★

Secondary

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

Outstanding · 5 min walk

P8: +1.04A8: 68.0

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

James Lee Nursery School

Not inspected · 11 min walk

6 primaries · 2 secondaries · 1 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterLOW

Low

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 14.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

NoiseMEDIUM

road

Radon riskLOW

0.5% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 3.7 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB31% green spaceTree canopy: 40%

Nearest SSSI: Barn Elms Wetland Centre SSSI — 2.7 km

Energy

Solar: 860 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

KENSINGTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE

75 RUSSELL ROAD, W14 8HW

4 min walk

89%

Recommend GP

89%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Nearest hospitalCromwell Hospital · 1.5 km

Nearest A&EROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 6.7 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%71.0%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 6/10

Around average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 19,358 nationally

1,833

Est. population

16,931/km²

57%

Employed

56%

Degree educated

£43,000

Median income

3.1%

Claimant rate

Urban coreVery high densityYoung professionals

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1818%

18–3424%

35–4925%

50–6423%

65+10%

Tenure

Own outright17%

Own (mortgage)14%

Private rent41%

Social rent26%

Shared ownership1%

Rent free0%

Ethnicity

White British25%

White Other26%

Asian17%

Black16%

Mixed6%

Other9%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional41%

Routine / semi-routine14%

No car household60%

Unemployed8%

No qualifications11%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 41%Social rent 26%

vs. London

Income vs London+2.4%

Price vs London-18.3%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityConservative

Ward majority vote22.4%

Ward turnout41%

Election year2026

MPJoe Powell (Labour)

MP majority2,903

ConstituencyKensington and Bayswater

Councillors

Lucy KnightConservative

Johnny ThalassitesConservative

Aarien Uday Om AretiConservative

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

119

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketGreen Valley · 532 m

11 tennis courts1 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

29m

Post office

Nearby shops

Fair Price276 m

Masbro Food & Wine319 m

Thresh Wines427 m

Yogi Store448 m

Nearby cafes

Aveda Aveda17 m

George's Cafe345 m

Zarathustra Cafe475 m

Costa500 m

Nearby restaurants

Alounak14 m

Oriental Kitchen Express22 m

Cibo26 m

Shandeez267 m

Nearby pubs

The Bird in Hand288 m

The Havelock Tavern348 m

Crown & Sceptre349 m

The Keep of Brook Green474 m

Nearby gyms

Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club572 m

Fitness First676 m

Sports Block820 m

Kinetic Fitness Studio924 m

Nearby pharmacies

H Lloyd Chemist499 m

Forrest Pharmacy505 m

H. Lloyd Chemist506 m

Boots647 m

Nearby health

Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine5 m

The Kensington Clinic10 m

Perfect Smile Dental29 m

Kensington Olympia Dental Clinic270 m

Food hygiene (5-star)75% of 100

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