Living in Hammersmith

Located in West London, Hammersmith is an urban area with easy access to central London. With excellent amenities and a large shopping / transport centre, an increasing number of young professionals and families are moving to this spot. 

Area Key Takeouts

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Excellent amenities

Excellent Transport Links

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Hammersmith in a snapshot

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Located in Zone 2, Hammersmith has excellent transport links. You can be in central London in under twenty minutes. The Hammersmith underground service travels on the District line and the Piccadilly line. 

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Hammersmith is found in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The area is nestled between Ealing, Kensington and Chelsea in West London.

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The Hammersmith  Shopping Centre lies at the heart of Hammersmith where you’ll find a selection of eateries, transport options and shops. 

Demographic

Families, Young Professionals

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Transport links

Safety

Hammersmith is known to be one of the safest residential areas of London. Away from the touristy areas of the city, it's a quiet area which greatly minimises the risk of more serious criminal activity.

Welcome to Hammersmith

With excellent transport links and beautiful riverside scenery, here are our top picks for living in Hammersmith.

Spend an evening at Eventim Apollo

Grab some friends and head to one of London's major live entertainment venues. Originally established as a cinema venue, the Eventim Apollo has also numerous concerts and comedy acts, with the likes of The Beatles, Queen and The Rolling Stones gracing the stage.

Take a walk along the Thames

A riverside walk is a must in this scenic part of London. Take a stroll along the water’s edge and take in all the sights. There is plenty of signposting for all the different routes. We recommend starting at Hammersmith Bridge where you can pick up the Thames Path and follow the footpath along the river to Chiswick.

Browse Shepherd's Bush Market

Just a short walk away you’ll find one of London’s most vibrant markets that has been running for over 100 years. You’ll find a range of fresh produce to food vans serving hot food. You’ll also find clothing, crafts and fabrics too. The Market is open between 9am and 6pm Monday- Saturday.

Hammersmith

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco Express , Oseyo Hammersmith , Sainsbury’s , Lidl
Gyms
Virgin Active , PureGym , Fitness First Hammersmith

Universities

Polish University Abroad

Transport Links

Tube Station
Hammersmith Underground Station
Bus Services
9, 23, 27, 33, 72, 110, 190, 209, 211, 218, 220, 267, 283, 295, 306, 391, 419, 485, 533, 609, H91, N9, N11, N23, N33, N72, N97, N266

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£4,500

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£1112

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£115

Per month

Wi-Fi

£37

Per month

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£4

Gym membership

£35

Weekly food shop

£30

The best spots in Hammersmith

For Coffee

Antipode

A specialist coffee shop with Australian inspired food and drink. 

For Brunch

Alma Cafe

A pretty brunch spot serving a selection of breakfast and lunch options.

For Dinner

The Blue Anchor

A cosy riverside pub serving hearty food and cask ales.

For Drinks

The Dove

A historic 17th century riverside pub. 

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Frequently asked questions about Hammersmith

Is living in Hammersmith safe?

Hammersmith  is known to be one of the safest residential areas of London. Away from the touristy areas of the city, it's a quiet area which greatly minimises the risk of more serious criminal activity. 
 

What London borough is Hammersmith in?

Hammersmith  is located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in West London, and forms part of Inner London.

What travel Zone is Hammersmith in?

Hammersmith is located in Zone 2. The Hammersmith underground service travels on the District line and the Piccadilly line.

What is the Hammersmith Broadway postcode?

The postcode for the area is within the Ravenscourt Park ward/electoral division. The most common start of the postcode for Hammersmith is W6.

How much does Council Tax cost in Hammersmith?

In the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham , the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £831.96.

What is the average price of rent in Hammersmith?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Hammersmith property is £4,500 per month.

Is Hammersmith good for shopping?

Hammersmith is home to both Kings Mall and Hammersmith Shopping Centre. The latter offers all your favourite high-street brands and stores, as well as the underground station and bus station being built into the building.

What are the neighbouring areas to Hammersmith?

  • Barons Court 
  • Shepherd's Bush 
  • West Kensington 
  • Holland Park 
  • Turnham Green 
  • Earls Court 
  • East Acton 
  • Fulham 
  • Kensington 
  • Shepherd's Bush

Letting agents in Hammersmith

Oakmans Estate Agents

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The Stay Club

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