Wells 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 (90) 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 (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 £1,360,000, 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.
Median price £1,360,000 based on only 3 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Wells Road is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, near Hammersmith, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 802 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 287 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), hairdresser (3), and restaurant (2). The closest is Charlie's Hair & Beauty (hairdresser, 64m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Goldhawk Road Underground Station) is 24m away. The median property price is £1,360,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 56/100 (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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Wells Road in Hammersmith and Fulham on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wells Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Carlson Gracie London 268m · 3 min walk
- Body & Brain 453m · 6 min walk
- Pilates West 667m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Chiropody Clinic 967m · 12 min walk
- Park Medical Centre 1284m · 16 min walk
- Charing Cross Hospital 1730m · 22 min walk
- Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital 1796m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hammersmith 825m · 10 min walk
- Shepherds Bush 825m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Loris Community Garden 345m · 4 min walk
- Shepherds Bush Green 378m · 5 min walk
- Godolphin Garden 463m · 6 min walk
- Brook Green 801m · 10 min walk
- Hammersmith Park 938m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Miles Coverdale Primary School 386m · 5 min walk
- Flora Gardens Primary School 388m · 5 min walk
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School 427m · 5 min walk
- Brackenbury Primary School 461m · 6 min walk
- Earl's Court Free School Primary 838m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Shortlands — Hammersmith and Fulham43
- Jerdan Place — Hammersmith and Fulham40
- Hampshire Hog Lane — Hammersmith and Fulham41
- Hopgood Street — Hammersmith and Fulham47
- Arcade Broadway — Hammersmith and Fulham44
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: