SW6 2BS postcode in Hammersmith and Fulham, England
SW6 2BS is a postcode in Hammersmith and Fulham, in the Sands End ward. It is in the Chelsea and Fulham parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SW6 2BS is, and what is near it
- SW6 2BS
- Other postcodes in SW6 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 13 bus stops
- 6 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4730, longitude -0.1906)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SW6 2BS?
- Hammersmith and FulhamCouncil, for all local services Hammersmith and Fulham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SW6 2BS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Chelsea and FulhamParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Ben Coleman (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Ben Coleman
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SW6 2BS?
Every home and business at SW6 2BS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SW6 2BS?
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham's collection system is not answering BinDayBuddy just now. BinDayBuddy links to the council's own checker meanwhile.
Check the bin days for SW6 2BS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SW6 2BS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 12 homes and businesses at SW6 2BS. 12 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Hammersmith and Fulham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SW6 2BS: 4,983 properties in Hammersmith and Fulham are at high risk (4.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Hammersmith and Fulham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SW6 2BS is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 23:14 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames from Battersea Bridge to Putney BridgeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames from Battersea Bridge to Putney Bridge
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and HounslowFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 23:14 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SW6 2BS?
Homes in SW6 2 sold for a typical £700,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 138 sales, down 12.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Terraced £1,475,000 16 sales
- Flat or maisonette £652,500 122 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SW6 district: a typical £775,000 from 597 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SW6 2BS
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in SW6 2BS from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 22 June 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SW6 2BS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 900 homes in the neighbourhood around SW6 2BS. The largest share of them, 36%, are in council tax band D. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (31%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Hammersmith and Fulham for 2026‑27: £1,520. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,182 (band B) to £3,039 (band H); band D, the most common, is £1,520.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | fewer than 5 | £1,013 |
| Band B | about 30 (3%) | £1,182 |
| Band C | about 210 (23%) | £1,351 |
| Band D | about 320 (36%) | £1,520 |
| Band E | about 180 (20%) | £1,857 |
| Band F | about 60 (7%) | £2,195 |
| Band G | about 60 (7%) | £2,533 |
| Band H | about 40 (4%) | £3,039 |
When the homes were built
- 31% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 20% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 10% 1983 to 1999
- 11% 2000 to 2009
- 28% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1965 to 1982, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Hammersmith and Fulham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SW6 2BS is in (ONS area E01035487), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SW6 2BS?
The nearest open schools to SW6 2BS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SW6 2BS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SW6 2BS is Imperial Wharf Rail Station, 600 metres away in a straight line.
- Imperial Wharf Rail Station Railway station 600 mWalk
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- Parsons Green Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 750 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
13 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Sands End / Hazlebury Road, 94 m away.
More stations near SW6 2BS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SW6 2BS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SW6 2BS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Sands End Health Clinic Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3011 5745 50 mWalk
- The Lilyville Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7736 4344 600 mWalk
- Ashville Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7371 7171 800 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SW6 2BS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SW6 2BS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · No details mapped 550 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · No details mapped 550 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SW6 2BS?
The nearest to the centre of SW6 2BS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Karma Dental Care - London Phone 020 7736 0876 150 mWalk
- New Kings Road Dental Practice Phone 0844 576 9535 400 mWalk
- Parsons Green Dental Practice Phone 020 7736 3220 550 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SW6 2BS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 020 8237 2881 1.4 kmCycle
- St John's Therapy Centre 1.6 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SW6 2BS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SW6 2BS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Cambuslodge UK Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2026 · Phone 020 7731 5814 150 mWalk
- Harwood Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2023 · Phone 020 7371 7142 550 mWalk
- KYN Hurlingham Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 020 8167 3500 700 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SW6 2BS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SW6 2BS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Pyramid Pharmacy, 117-121 Wandsworth Brg Rd Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 8am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7736 2962 50 mWalk
- C.e. Harrod Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7736 2174 500 mWalk
- Oza Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7385 9156 900 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SW6 2BS?
The nearest vets to the centre of SW6 2BS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Wolfe Vets 650 mWalk
- Chelsea Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 20 7823 3111 950 mWalk
- Medivet Phone +44 20 7381 3939 1.2 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SW6 2BS in a conservation area?
The centre of SW6 2BS is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SW6 2BS?
Police.uk records 956 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SW6 2BS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: shoplifting 56, drugs 29, theft from the person 27, bicycle theft 26, robbery 16, other crime 9, possession of weapons 3, criminal damage and arson 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SW6 2BS
- Ward
- Sands End
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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