Faroe Road
Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,675,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Faroe Road is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 118 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Playground at 30m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station) is 361m away. The median property price is £1,675,000, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 68m away. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Faroe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Fitness First 631m · 8 min walk
- Virgin Active 675m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Charing Cross Hospital 1312m · 16 min walk
- Chiropody Clinic 1805m · 23 min walk
- Park Medical Centre 1920m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hammersmith 697m · 9 min walk
- Shepherds Bush 697m · 9 min walk
- Avonmore library and neighbourhood centre 874m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brook Green 375m · 5 min walk
- Loris Community Garden 567m · 7 min walk
- Saint Paul's Gardens and Open Space 571m · 7 min walk
- Marcus Garvey Park 613m · 8 min walk
- Shepherds Bush Green 810m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 68m · 1 min walk
- Flora Gardens Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- James Lee Nursery School 715m · 9 min walk
- Parayhouse School 731m · 9 min walk
- Sacred Heart High School 754m · 9 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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