Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Kensington and Chelsea: a school rated Good within a short walk and Shepherds Bush Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 19 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around W11 4DF.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
29Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 95 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 166 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Avondale Park Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
136crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 136 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 48.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
74GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 71 GP, 3 hospitals, 66 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE FORELAND MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Shepherds Bush Rail Station0.4 mi
Latimer Road Underground Station0.2 mi
Latimer Road Underground Station0.2 mi
Wood Lane Underground Station0.4 mi
31 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 19 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
42green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18.6 ha total
- largest park 2.4 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (900 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
122shops & libraries
- 106 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Budgens…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Notting Hill - St Anns Road — 0.1 mi
In Kensington and Chelsea, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 75% got their first preference (90% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Kensington and Chelsea, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near W11 4DF.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in W11.
Average sold price by property type across the W11 district, 2021–2026.
About W11 4DF
W11 4DF scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Notting Hill - St Anns Road within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W11 4DF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,890 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 166 schools within the typical catchment area, including 31 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 64 rated Good. The nearest school is Avondale Park Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 136 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 71 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 66 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE FORELAND MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST CHARLES HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
