Overstone 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. 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. 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 £488,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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
Overstone Road is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, near Hammersmith, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1820 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 649 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Fitness First (sports centre, 143m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Glenthorne House) is 140m away. The median property price is £488,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 64 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 40/100. 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 Overstone Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Boom Cycle 241m · 3 min walk
- Body & Brain 244m · 3 min walk
- Surge 292m · 4 min walk
- Carlson Gracie London 430m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Park Medical Centre 1083m · 14 min walk
- Charing Cross Hospital 1128m · 14 min walk
- Chiropody Clinic 1412m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hammersmith 308m · 4 min walk
- Shepherds Bush 308m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Loris Community Garden 490m · 6 min walk
- Brook Green 575m · 7 min walk
- Furnivall Gardens 657m · 8 min walk
schools (4)
- Earl's Court Free School Primary 223m · 3 min walk
- Sacred Heart High School 383m · 5 min walk
- Flora Gardens Primary School 433m · 5 min walk
- Brackenbury Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Kilmarsh Road — Hammersmith and Fulham39
- Wolverton Gardens — Hammersmith and Fulham47
- Glenthorne Road — Hammersmith and Fulham38
- Coverdale Road — Hammersmith and Fulham51
- Anselm Road — Hammersmith and Fulham50
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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