W6 8QH is a safe, established residential area on Humbolt Road, 0.6km from Barons Court in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Fulham Reach ward and the Hammersmith constituency.
For families considering a move, W6 8QH represents a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £642k, up 130.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W6 8QH are sourced from Output Area E00009431 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUMBOLT ROAD, W6 8QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUMBOLT ROAD, W6 8QH.
300
36
£ 58,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W6 8QH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, W6 8QH combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£642k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £642k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 130.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W6 8QH. The average age is 36.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 900,000
1 sales · Mean £ 900,000
Flat
£ 610,000
10 sales · Mean £ 576,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W6 8QH has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's RC Primary School
Bayonne Nursery School
Sir John Lillie Primary School
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
Melcombe Primary School
Fulham Cross Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Wolfpack Fulham0.9 km
- The Crabtree0.8 km
- The Colonels Arms0.9 km
- Simmons Bar0.9 km
- The Captain Cook0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- Amigos Burgers And Shakes0.9 km
- Biryani Pot0.9 km
- Kenta0.9 km
- Mes Amis0.8 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 135 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- AMT0.7 km
- Bysantinho0.5 km
- Burgers Off Broadway0.5 km
- KishmishGo0.5 km
- RFC Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- H G Walter0.6 km
- Oddbins0.6 km
- New Enca Food0.4 km
- Al-Ghazal0.7 km
- Asian Grocery Suppliers0.5 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Little Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.7 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.8 km
- The W14 Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton1.2 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.5 km
- Kensington Olympia1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: W68QH · Data under Open Government Licence