Is W14 8AL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

2017 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of W14 8AL. Most common: Shoplifting.

Shoplifting
410
Violence & sexual offences
371
Anti-social behaviour
361
Drugs
189
Other theft
177
Public order
118
Theft from the person
113
Vehicle crime
112

House prices

£1,204,072

Average price in Kensington and Chelsea (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 13.8% year on year.

Terraced
£2,385,591
Semi-detached
£2,995,521
Detached
£4,344,621
Flat / maisonette
£947,855

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for W14 8AL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near W14 8AL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near W14 8AL on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

Compare crime and area data a short walk away.

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