Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Hammersmith and Fulham: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away and Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 13 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 W6 7BL.
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?
27Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 84 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 155 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Sacred Heart High School (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
38crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 38 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 24.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
47GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 45 GP, 2 hospitals, 59 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LLR VIRTUAL CARE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station0.4 mi
Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.3 mi
Hammersmith (H&C Line) Underground Station0.3 mi
Barons Court Underground Station0.4 mi
37 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.14 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (0.15 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
130shops & libraries
- 118 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Lidl…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Tesco Hammersmith Superstore — 0.3 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 7BL.
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 7BL
W6 7BL scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W6 7BL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,649 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 155 schools within the typical catchment area, including 29 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 55 rated Good. The nearest school is Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 38 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 45 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 59 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LLR VIRTUAL CARE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
