Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London

SW6 (Fulham): crime, schools, stations and house prices

SW6 (Fulham) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Hammersmith and Fulham. Homes sold for a median of £757,500 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 4.7% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 116 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 24 schools with an SW6 postcode, and the nearest stations include Parsons Green, Fulham Broadway and Putney Bridge.

House prices in SW6

798 homes sold in SW6 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £757,500. That's 4.7% lower than the 12 months before (£795,000). 5 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in SW6

Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 116 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 47 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW6 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (12,669 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in SW6

24 open schools have an SW6 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Primary schools (10)

Secondary schools (6)

Special and other schools (8)

Stations near SW6

Council and wards

SW6 is covered by Hammersmith and Fulham. Wards include Fulham Reach, Fulham Town, Lillie, Munster, Palace & Hurlingham, Parsons Green & Sandford, Sands End and Walham Green.

Frequently asked questions

Is SW6 a safe area to live?

SW6 (Fulham) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 116 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in SW6?

The median sale price in SW6 (Fulham) was £757,500 across 798 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 4.7% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near SW6?

The nearest stations to the centre of SW6 are Parsons Green (0.1 mi), Fulham Broadway (0.4 mi), Putney Bridge (0.7 mi) and West Brompton (0.8 mi).

How many schools are there in SW6?

There are 24 open schools with an SW6 postcode, including 10 primary and 6 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers SW6?

SW6 is covered by Hammersmith and Fulham council.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.