Best Areas in West London 2026

West London is home to some of the capital's most coveted postcodes. Kensington and Chelsea anchors the luxury end, while Richmond Park and Kew Gardens give Richmond upon Thames unmatched green space. Heathrow proximity makes Hounslow and Hillingdon practical for frequent travellers. Ealing and Hammersmith offer strong transport links at a fraction of the Kensington premium, and Brent provides accessible entry points for first-time buyers in an increasingly well-connected part of the city.

West London boroughs ranked by liveability

Ranked by overall liveability score (0–100), combining safety, transport, schools and environment.

RankBoroughScoreSafetyTransportMedian price
#1Kensington and Chelsea778366£1225k#2Hammersmith and Fulham747962£705k#3Richmond upon Thames678935£725k#4Ealing638650£530k#5Brent608254£549k#6Harrow608248£542k#7Hounslow598443£485k#8Hillingdon558643£510k

Best West London borough for…

Top-scoring borough in each category, with persona-ranked postcode shortlists.

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