Black Lion Lane is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W6 9BG is located in the Ravenscourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Black Lion Lane, London, W6 9BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W6 9BE, W6 9AB, W6 9BQ, W6 9AZ, W6 9AA, W6 9AL, W6 9BJ, W6 9AY, W6 9NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W6 9BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 55.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 44.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 40.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 39% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 48.2% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34.5% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 13% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 3.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 5.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 63.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 29.9% |
| Other | 9.8% | 0.5% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 73.7% | 69.3% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 61.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 61.2% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 61.2% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 28.2% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 4.4% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Black Lion Lane was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Grove average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Black Lion Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Grove and the 111th lowest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Black Lion Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2026-02-05 | £1,700,000 |
| The Carpenter'S Arms, 89 - 91 Black Lion Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2025-06-20 | £1,472,523 |
| The Carpenter'S Arms, 89 - 91 Black Lion Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £74,993 | 2024-07-29 | £65,158 |
| 103 Black Lion Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,692,000 | 2023-01-12 | £1,512,648 |
| 93 Black Lion Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-02-25 | £1,457,609 |
W6 9BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Primary School 33 St Peter's Road , Hammersmith W6 9BA | 4out of 4 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Betts Primary School Paddenswick Road , W6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Free School Primary Cambridge Grove , W6 0LB | - not rated | 955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl's Court Free School Primary Cambridge Grove , W6 0LB | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Junior School Duke Road , W4 2JR | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , (Entrance Bute Gardens) W6 7DG | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent School 23-31 Beavor Lane , Ravenscourt Park W6 9AR | - not rated | 267 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School 16 Ravenscourt Avenue , Ravenscourt Park W6 0SL | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep 237 King Street , Hammersmith W6 9LR | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Latymer Preparatory School 36 Upper Mall , Hammersmith W6 9TA | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Le Herisson School Rivercourt Methodist Church , Lower Ground Floor W6 9JT | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divina Caffe | 369 King Street, London | 145 yd | |
| Azou | 375 King Street, London | 145 yd | |
| Smash Dat Burger | 381 King Street, London | 145 yd | |
| St Peter's Church Of England Primary School | 33 St Peter's Road, London | 148 yd | |
| Tosa Japanese Restaurant | 332 King Street, London | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | The Cross Keys, 57 Black Lion Lane | 2 yd | |
| Carpenter's Arms | 89 - 91 Black Lion Lane, London | 2 yd | |
| The Black Lion PH | The Black Lion, 2 South Black Lion Lane | 234 yd | |
| The Raven | 375 Goldhawk Road, London | 271 yd | |
| The Old Ship | Old Ship, 25 Upper Mall | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 The Wingstar | 381 King Street, London | 145 yd | |
| Sushi Circle | 381 King Street, London | 145 yd | |
| Holy Cow | 354 King Street, London | 200 yd | |
| Papa John's | 356 King Street, London | 200 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 284 King Street, London | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 383 King Street, London | 145 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 327 - 343 King Street, London | 190 yd | |
| Fortune Cat | 220 King Street, London | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 118-120 Chiswick High Road | 727 yd | |
| Iceland | 111 - 113 King Street, London | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| L.S.S.T PREBEND GARDENS | swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Latymer Upper School KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| W6 Gym PREBEND GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Hogarth Health Club AIREDALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Ravenscourt Park RAVENSCOURT PARK | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 624 yd |
| St Pauls School LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| State Of Mind Fitness RAILWAY ARCHES RAILWAY ARCHES GALENA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Arts Educational Schools London BATH ROAD | 861 yd | |
| The Swedish School LONSDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Barrecore Chiswick TURNHAM GREEN TERRACE | 939 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.