Askew Road
Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £470,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (87) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Askew Road is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 136 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including bakery (1), cafe (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Askew Cafe (cafe, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Askew Road Library /Gayford Rd) is 60m away. The median property price is £470,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 119 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 58/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 42/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Askew Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Hartswood Tennis Club 552m · 7 min walk
- Pilates West 1055m · 13 min walk
- RavensWall Climbing Centre 1095m · 14 min walk
- Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool 1198m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Chiropody Clinic 524m · 7 min walk
- Park Medical Centre 679m · 8 min walk
- Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital 1537m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Askew Road 21m · 0 min walk
- Hammersmith 1657m · 21 min walk
- Shepherds Bush 1657m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Wendell Park 345m · 4 min walk
- Ravenscourt Park 712m · 9 min walk
- Wormholt Park 935m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Good Shepherd RC Primary School 169m · 2 min walk
- Wendell Park Primary School 365m · 5 min walk
- Greenside Primary School 468m · 6 min walk
- Ormiston Queensmill Academy 493m · 6 min walk
- John Betts Primary School 644m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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