Postcode report
W14 8FN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About W14 8FN: area rating, property, schools and local change
W14 8FN is a postcode in Holland, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near W14 8FN, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around W14 8FN are schools and education and housing, 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 W14 8FN is based on Kensington and Chelsea 015 Census 2021. It covers 6,206 residents, 17,221 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 24% owner-occupied, 44% privately rented, 31% 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 4/10.
For property prices near W14 8FN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the W14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £608k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near W14 8FN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 5 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near W14 8FN 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 W14 8FN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,017 HMO licences, 63 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 W14 8FN
Is W14 8FN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% 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 W14 8FN?
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 W14 8FN?
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 W14 8FN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for W14 8FN?
LocaleIQ matched W14 8FN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in W14 8FN?
The latest median sold price is £608k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around W14 8FN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,017 HMO licences, 63 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.