Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Hammersmith and Fulham: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, Ravenscourt Park Underground Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 36 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around W6 0LB.
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?
23Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 77 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 136 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: Earl's Court Free School Primary (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
42GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 41 GP, 1 hospital, 52 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PES@SPECSAVERS HAMMERSMITH, NWL — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Ravenscourt Park Underground Station0.2 mi
Hammersmith (H&C Line) Underground Station0.3 mi
Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.3 mi
35 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 36 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 17.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (500 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
120shops & libraries
- 108 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Iceland, Lidl, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Kings Mall — 0.1 mi
In Hammersmith and Fulham, 62% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (85% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 83% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Hammersmith and Fulham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near W6 0LB.
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 W6.
Average sold price by property type across the W6 district, 2021–2026.
About W6 0LB
W6 0LB scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Kings Mall 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W6 0LB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,413 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 2/10).
There are 136 schools within the typical catchment area, including 27 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 50 rated Good. The nearest school is West London Free School Primary, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 41 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 52 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PES@SPECSAVERS HAMMERSMITH, NWL, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
