About W14 8RL
W14 8RL scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Tesco Olympia Express about 2 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W14 8RL is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 19,847 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 4/10).
There are 162 schools within the typical catchment area, including 33 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 53 rated Good. The nearest school is St James Preparatory School, within a short walk.
There were 50 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 49 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 57 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KENSINGTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, about 2 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is CROMWELL HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station (Train, about 4 minutes' walk away), Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 4 minutes' walk away), West Kensington Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 6 minutes' walk away), West Kensington Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 7 minutes' walk away). There are also 34 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 59 dB Lden).
There are 17 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 6.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Marcus Garvey Park, within a short walk.
There are 119 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose and others. The nearest is Tesco Olympia Express, about 2 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 4 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore W14 8RL on NestScope.