W6 9SH is a mixed residential area on Lochaline Street, 0.6km from Hammersmith in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Fulham Reach ward and the Hammersmith constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £905k, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W6 9SH are sourced from Output Area E00183094 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCHALINE STREET, W6 9SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCHALINE STREET, W6 9SH.
215
41
£ 79,100 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W6 9SH 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
No single demographic signal dominates W6 9SH — age 41, 34% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W6 9SH. The average age is 40.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,050,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,053,110
Flat
£ 583,000
10 sales · Mean £ 583,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W6 9SH is above average at 93 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
Melcombe Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
William Morris Sixth Form
Bayonne Nursery School
Sacred Heart High School
Queen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit
Parayhouse School
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Blue Boat0.2 km
- The Crabtree0.4 km
- Belushi's And St Christopher's0.7 km
- Blue Anchor0.7 km
- The Dartmouth Castle0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Biryani Pot0.2 km
- Brasserie Blanc0.2 km
- Kenta0.2 km
- Mes Amis0.4 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 136 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- AMT0.2 km
- Bysantinho0.5 km
- Doorsteps Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Cashino Gaming0.8 km
- Creams0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.7 km
- Zapp1.0 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- IKEA0.8 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- Heriots Patisserie0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn0.9 km
- Novotel London West0.6 km
- Luma Concept Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kensington Olympia1.5 km
- West Brompton1.9 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hammersmith Pier0.4 km
- Hammersmith Pier0.4 km
- Barnes Pier0.5 km
- Barnes Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W69SH · Data under Open Government Licence