Postcode local report
W14 8SW local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Hammersmith and Fulham
LocaleIQ report for W14 8SW: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for W14 8SW
Generated 26 Apr 2026W14 8SW sits in Avonmore, Hammersmith and Fulham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (35/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 35/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-6% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 14,094 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 8 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 33 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1496 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility asset works on Carriageway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA. Traffic management: Lane closure.
6 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026 - 301 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Highway repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Highway repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
13 Apr 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 - 262 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
3 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - 411 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 4 MATHESON ROAD LONDON W14 8SW
licensed hmo for up to 12 residents.
29 Dec 2025 - 0 m - LBHF HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 12 MATHESON ROAD LONDON W14 8SW
licensed hmo for up to 13 residents.
5 Nov 2024 - 0 m - LBHF HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 4 MATHESON ROAD LONDON W14 8SW
licensed hmo for up to 13 residents.
27 Mar 2024 - 0 m - LBHF HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 32 MATHESON ROAD LONDON W14 8SW
licensed hmo for up to 10 residents.
1 Jan 2024 - 0 m - LBHF HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 20 MATHESON ROAD LONDON W14 8SW
licensed hmo for up to 11 residents.
15 Dec 2022 - 0 m - LBHF HMO Register
Nearby context for W14 8SW
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Common questions about W14 8SW
Is W14 8SW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 35/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near W14 8SW?
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 8SW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for W14 8SW?
LocaleIQ matched W14 8SW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.