H&F · London
Hammersmith sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.
Day to day, Hammersmith gives you a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, churches, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Hammersmith tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £730k — 32% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £2300 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £145k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Hammersmith scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £730k on average to buy (32% above the London average) and roughly £2300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £145k with a 10% deposit.
Hammersmith scores 9/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 27 minutes.