Riverside Gardens is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W6 9LF is located in the Hammersmith Broadway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Gardens, London, W6 9LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W6 9JT, W6 9LG, W6 9LE, W6 0QU, W6 0GY, W6 9LQ, W6 0LY, W6 9JJ, W6 0LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W6 9LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 52.7% | 55.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W6 9LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 59.6% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 21.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 10.6% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 36.5% | 48.1% | 11.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 27.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 19.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 11.8% | 5.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 39.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 9% | 0.6% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.7% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 18% | 16.5% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 14.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 52.3% | 53.7% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -27.7% |
| Arab | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 53.6% | 53.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 18.5% | 10.8% | -7.7% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 12.4% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.8% | 53.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 30.8% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.4% | 3.8% | -28.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Gardens was 325.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the Brook Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brook Green and the 60th highest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Riverside Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-12-09 | £346,122 |
| 96 Riverside Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2022-06-10 | £336,124 |
| 112 Riverside Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £486,250 | 2022-05-04 | £442,900 |
| 69 Riverside Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2019-01-29 | £293,898 |
| 96 Riverside Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2015-12-18 | £335,776 |
W6 9LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W6 9LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West London Free School Primary Cambridge Grove , W6 0LB | - not rated | 362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl's Court Free School Primary Cambridge Grove , W6 0LB | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Worlidge Street , W6 9BP | - not rated | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School 33 St Peter's Road , Hammersmith W6 9BA | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Betts Primary School Paddenswick Road , W6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,767 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 3,428 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 | 362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , (Entrance Bute Gardens) W6 7DG | - not rated | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,219 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 | 1,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy Macbeth Street , W6 9JJ | - not rated | 137 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Secondary Base Macbeth Centre , Macbeth Street W6 9JJ | - not rated | 137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westside School 8-30 Galena Road , W6 0LT | 4out of 4 | 165 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School Studland Hall , Studland Street W6 0JS | - not rated | 222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Le Herisson School Rivercourt Methodist Church , Lower Ground Floor W6 9JT | - not rated | 230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamasutra Indian Restaurant | 2 Holcombe Street, London | 43 yd | |
| Rivercourt Methodist Church | King Street, London | 47 yd | |
| Coffee Station | 167 King Street, London | 47 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 179 King Street, London | 47 yd | |
| Steam | 177 King Street, London | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hampshire | The Hampshire Hog, 225 - 227 King Street | 47 yd | |
| The Salutation | 154 King Street, London | 83 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 122 King Street, London | 83 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Rooks Nest, 73 Dalling Road | 265 yd | |
| The Stonemasons Arms | Stonemasons Arms, 54 Cambridge Grove | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 126 King Street, London | 83 yd | |
| Simply Fresh | 142 - 144 King Street, London | 83 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 218 King Street, London | 232 yd | |
| KFC | 88 - 90 King Street, London | 249 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 284 King Street, London | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Cat | 220 King Street, London | 232 yd | |
| Iceland | 111 - 113 King Street, London | 243 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 27 - 33 King Street, London | 408 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 3 Kings Mall, King Street | 435 yd | |
| IKEA | 1 Kings Mall, King Street | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| State Of Mind Fitness RAILWAY ARCHES RAILWAY ARCHES GALENA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Latymer Upper School KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| West London Free School Primary Cambridge Grove | 431 yd | |
| The Godolphin And Latymer School IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Hammersmith And Fulham Irish Centre IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE BLACKS ROAD | 575 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Hammersmith) 26-28 26-28 HAMMERSMITH GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| St Pauls School LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Hammersmith Palais) SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Sacred Heart High School HAMMERSMITH ROAD | 756 yd | |
| Ravenscourt Park RAVENSCOURT PARK | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 850 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.