West Kensington
Ward in Hammersmith and Fulham, England
| Coordinates: | 51.488, -0.205 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 24 78 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
West Kensington sits in the west of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in England, a relatively compact urban ward of Victorian terraces, interwar mansion blocks and stretches of council housing. It lies between Barons Court and Earls Court, close to central London, and is served by West Kensington tube station on the District line and by nearby Kensington Olympia, making it well connected despite its quietly residential feel.
The area has a mixed social and cultural character, long shaped by waves of migration and affordable housing, and in recent years by redevelopment pressures that have driven rising property values and local debates about conservation. Historical landmarks and past uses - most notably the former exhibition and redevelopment activity around the Earls Court site - give it an interesting urban story, while a diverse local high street culture and relatively easy access to the West End and riverside make it attractive to families and young professionals alike.
Postcode districts covering West Kensington
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Islington 5.8 miles9.4 km
- City of Westminster 2.5 miles4 km
- Bexley 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Sutton 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Croydon 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Slough 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Harrow 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Watford 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Woking 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Harlow 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Grays 23.2 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Lillie Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Avonmore Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Earl's Court Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Fulham Reach Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Walham Green Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Abingdon Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Munster Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Redcliffe Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hammersmith Broadway Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Brook Green Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Holland Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hammersmith and Fulham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
Example postcodes in West Kensington
W14 9SR, W14 9JJ, W14 9JY, W14 9PB, W14 9NP, W14 9NF, W14 9LS, W14 9QU, W14 9XA … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 10.9 miles17.5 km
- London City Airport 11.3 miles18.1 km
- West Brompton Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Kensington Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 4.3 miles6.9 km
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Schools in West Kensington
- Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education Primary
Local points of interest
- Leighton House Museum 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Football Club Stadium 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Stamford Bridge Stadium 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Kensington Square Garden Gardens 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Craven Cottage, Fulham Football Club Stadium 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Craven Cottage Stadium 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Wildlife Garden Gardens 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Natural History Museum Museum 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Royal College of Art University 1.4 miles2.3 km
- White City Shopping centre 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Royal Albert Hall Theatre 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Victoria & Albert Museum Museum 1.5 miles2.5 km