Wood Lane
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 walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,007,101, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Wood Lane is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 375 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 132 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Caverswall Street) is 89m away. The median property price is £1,007,101, though prices have fallen 40% over five years. Based on 233 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 269m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wood Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 338m · 4 min walk
- F45 Training 366m · 5 min walk
- Studio Lagree 376m · 5 min walk
- Linford Christie Stadium 580m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital 705m · 9 min walk
- Chiropody Clinic 1394m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- North Pole Open Space 266m · 3 min walk
- Woodmans Mews Community Garden 299m · 4 min walk
- Little Wormwood Scrubs 657m · 8 min walk
- Exhibition Park 768m · 10 min walk
- Hammersmith Park 776m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Woodlane High School 269m · 3 min walk
- Ark Burlington Danes Academy 269m · 3 min walk
- Ark Bentworth Primary Academy 372m · 5 min walk
- Ark White City Primary Academy 524m · 6 min walk
- Jack Tizard School 804m · 10 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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