W6 6SP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hammersmith in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Hammersmith Broadway ward and the Hammersmith constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W6 6SP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for W6 6SP are sourced from Output Area E00009492 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W6 6SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W6 6SP.
183
40
£ 54,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W6 6SP has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W6 6SP. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W6 6SP is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westside School
West London Free School
Flora Gardens Primary School
Earl's Court Free School Primary
West London Free School Primary
St Peter's Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Blue Boat0.7 km
- Distillers0.7 km
- Hammersmith Club0.3 km
- The Chancellors0.6 km
- The Bridge0.6 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- Biryani Pot0.9 km
- Brasserie Blanc0.7 km
- Kenta0.9 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.8 km
- Natalie's Georgian Kitchen0.7 km
- + 158 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Fulham Palace Wine0.9 km
- MF Supermarket0.9 km
- Stop And Save0.9 km
- Super Choice Newsagents0.7 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- IKEA0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Chillies Of Brackenbury Ltd0.7 km
- Doorsteps Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- RFC Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Novotel London West0.9 km
- Express By Holiday Inn0.2 km
- Luma Concept Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn London Hammersmith0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kensington Olympia1.8 km
- Shepherds Bush2.0 km
- Barnes Bridge2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ravenscourt Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Ravenscourt Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Ravenscourt Park Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W66SP · Data under Open Government Licence