Postcode report
Is SW6 1TW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SW6 1TW: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW6 1TW is a postcode in Walham Green, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW6 1TW, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW6 1TW are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW6 1TW is based on Hammersmith and Fulham 015 Census 2021. It covers 7,583 residents, 17,334 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 20% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 46% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near SW6 1TW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £712k from 50 rolling sales, down 0.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW6 1TW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW6 1TW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW6 1TW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,055 HMO licences, 53 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW6 1TW
Is SW6 1TW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW6 1TW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW6 1TW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW6 1TW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SW6 1TW?
LocaleIQ matched SW6 1TW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW6 1TW?
The latest median sold price is £712k based on 50 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW6 1TW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,055 HMO licences, 53 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.