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The Empress building is on Lillie Road near West Brompton Tube, I think.

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Im looking for a flat mate to remt out my spare room. Its a large airy double room with ensuite in a beautifully furnished garden flat 5 min from west ken station, 15 min from high st ken.

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Viewing a flat diagonally opposite West Ken tube - whats the area like? good/bad? safe? good shops/bars? lots of mixed opinions so far! help!

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They ruined my coat! There is a good one on Greyhound road opposite the Idle Hour pub

I have lived in West Ken/ Baron's Court for the past two years and I have never felt this safe and happy in London! I'm a single girl and often come home late at night. I do avoid the North End Road and get of at Baron's Court but to be honest thats probably not necessary. All the kids I meet in Normand Park (opposite the three big tower estates) are friendly and seem great. And how could you not love this area with its great transport links, the river so close and the great accomodation. Welcome and enjoy!

Please do not worry. I have lived on fitzjames avenue for 11 years and it is a really safe area. If you had moved further down north end road towards Fulham, you might be a little worried. You are in the safe and nicest part of West Ken. There are 2 tube stations clso by. You must go to Continental Cafe as its really good quality fresh food at a really cheap price. Also check out Hare and tortoise on Kensington High Street.

Hi, just moved here and looking for a reasonably priced (i.e. under £20) drum teacher.

Best thing would be a music student wanting some extra cash rather than a professional who can command a higher rate.

Any suggestions?

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No they don't, take your irregular sports to some other outfit. Bugger off.

hi ı moved here recently and looking for a gym which is close to franklin square by walk and also looking for the community center too can U help pls email me

Hello,

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I live in west Ken and I'm glad you won't be coming back you sound like a t##t

Can anyone recommend a their cleaner? I am looking for a good reliable to cleaner just for an hour once a week for my flat on Gledstanes Road. Any recommendations? Thanks

Been living in West Ken for about a month now.

Looking to find a grappling/mma club in the area. Anybody roll on the mat around here ?

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Hi, dont know if anyone can help me-i'm thinking of doing a council exchange from norfolk to bellamy close-west kensington so i can be closer to my bf but as i have lived in norfolk all my life i dont know anything about the area, i have a two year old son who is my main priority and all my family-friends are in norfolk so i need to know if there are any mother n toddler groups, what the nurserys/schools are like and how close everything is as i am would be leaving my car behind as the thought of driving round london scares the hell out of me!! Also what the area is like-is it safe, quiet or not??? If there is anything else you think i should know then please let me know!! Thank you!!

People come from all over to visit this pub, wether it be for its fabulous sports entertainent or fantstic trendy - laid back atmosphere.

Secondly: There are 2 cashpoints located right and left as you come out of the train station - each within a 3min walk. One is to the left by the Tesco express and the second BARCLAYS BANK!!!

AND THE RUBBISH....Well all I can say is that its not as bad as that person is saying. It has what every London street has.

West kensington tube is located right beside the Cromwell road/Talgarth road. Trainspotting and Pulp Fiction had scenes filmed in a flat around here.

Ant and Dec have been seen in the famous three kings more than once - I have seen members from family affairs and the bill around here too.

My partner is the postman for w14(Which is West Kensington) he delivers to Simon Cowell and Madonna and alot more famous people who live in and around West Kensington - So Mr or Mrs stupid who posted that thread - you should have gone to

I can say for sure that the person which posted that nonsense about West Ken - has probably 'NEVER' been there.

I have lived in West Kensington a good 25 years.

It has evolved somewhat - but not in a bad way.

Firstly: There is one of the most famous pubs in London within 6 feet of the train station - namely The Famous Three Kings / People come from all over to visit this pub, wether it be for its fabulous sports entertainent or fantstic trendy - laid back atmosphere.

Secondly: There are 2 cashpoints located right and left as you come out of the train station - each within a 3min walk. One is to the left by the Tesco express and the second BARCLAYS BANK!!!

AND THE RUBBISH....Well all I can say is that its not as bad as that person is saying. It has what every London street has.

West kensington tube is located right beside the Cromwell road/Talgarth road. Trainspotting and Pulp Fiction had scenes filmed in a flat around here.

Ant and Dec have been seen in the famou

I am moving to West Kensington and would like to know what gyms are in the area. I would prefer a gym that has some boxing classes of some sort. Please respond via email

Hello, I live in Barons court, am 28 years old and have decided I want to leave London at end of year and go to live in Spain... I am Scottish, however speak fluent French, so have been told it shouldn't be too difficult to learn Spanish...Can someone help???? Group classes nearby.?? Private tuition???? I look forward to hearing from you asap!!! Thanks- my email is

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Im 20 years old and live in SOuth kensington and Chelsea. Does anyone know of any where nearby for womans kick boxing an dladies football

Hello there,

I wondered if anyone knows of a walking group that meets around West Kensington / Putney / Barnes or Hammersmith areas ?

My Sister has recently moved to London and she loves to walk - and I wondered if there was an established group in the area that she could join.

Failing that - would anyone be keen to do some casual walking - perhaps for starters along the Thames River Path one morning on weekends? I personally love the walk from Putney Bridge or Hammersmith Bridge along to Barnes or further, maybe a pub lunch on the way back - any suggestions really welcome!

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Hi there,

does someone know about kickboxing or karate classes in West Kensington?

Thanks

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What is the Barons Court Road area like? Safe? Quiet?

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What a load of rubbish. Maybe you need a nuclear eye cleanout. There's a cashpoint outside the small tesco's to the left of the station, and one in the Coop opposite.

Did you manage to find anyone. I am looking for someone as well

A friend of mine thinks they know someone - waiting to here from her

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It may look a bit scruffy but there are loads of good places to eat (try one of the Best Mangels on North End Road), the transport is amazing, rent is comparatively cheap. Its surrounded by more 'posh' areas and you'll find everything you need close by: Fulham, Hammersmith, Easrls Court, Kensington High St, SHepherds Bush. North End Rd market is pretty good but pick your own fruit & vege out. I tend to get around locally by walking, cycling or bus. It could do with a few more good pubs - the Cumberland Arms is lovely though

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I am looking at a flat to let in West Kensington (near North End Road) and wanted opinions on the area. I have only passed through on the bus and didnt think much of it but this flat is cheap and will save me thousands in rent every year.

Thanks in advance

Hi there I am a Jewellry Designer by trade but need to ear some more cash and all the jobs I apply for need someone with good IT skills, i.e for reception, admin, data entry work etc !!!! Can someone help me as to whether there are computer evening courses in WEST KEN area or if someone could teach me for a small fee !!!! Would really appreciate a bit of guidance !! Thanks Emily (

Ive recently moved to west ken and was wondering was there a drama group locally. If not where is the nearest?

I am considering buying a flat close to the West Kensington tube. Lots of flats are for sale in this area. Can you offer an exlanation why? e-mail

Hi - does anyone know of a good & reasonably priced contact for eyebrow threading in West Kensington, or areas close by. Please email

Does anyone know of any social volleyball clubs that play around this part of town?

i think it's not realllly that bad. it depends which area of west ken u a talking about. the lower part of the north end round is quite bad (direct to west brompton) but the other end is alot better.

There's barclays on the upper end of the north end road(end of edith villas) - would take u <5min to walk over there from the tube station.

Thinking of buying in the area just behind Kensiington Olympia (Sinclair Rd., hazlit, Maclise). Would you recomend the area?

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I can strongly recommend The Medical Centre in North End Rd - friendly doctors and no lengthy waits.

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Can anyone advise where I can obtain the history of a house in Sinclair Road, it would also be appreciated if someone could tell me how the numbering of the houses goes along the road

Hope someone can help

actually, there is a cash machine just over the cromwell road (turn right when exiting station). Max 3 mins walking distance

I found some stats on upmystreet.co.uk:

Theft of a vehicle per 1,000 population is 6.8 (quite low), the English average being 4.8

Burglaries per 1,000 population is 13.2 where the English average is 6.7

These figures are almost no different to stats in Kensington

I'm thinking of moving to West Ken myself

I am currently considering buying an ex council home in North End Road (lower end towards the cross section with the road to West Brompton station). I was wondering what the area is like. Is it safe? Are there many loiterers on the streets? Is it a high crime area?

Any good NHS Doctors in or near West Kensington that anyone knows of?

I agree parts of West Ken (mainly near the tube station) can be less than picturesque but around the Queens Club Gardens and Barons Court part it is really lovely with lots of young professionals and young families.

west ken is not that bad as it is close to (walking distance) to some very expensive areas. and it is a little bit underpirced. i have to say it is not a cheap area though, even by london standards. so i think your view is isolated.

My god this place is a complete hole.

As soon as I went out of the station, the whole street was filled with rubbish. There are also no cash machines anywhere within a 5 minute walk.

Some of the posters here, are you confusing the place with South Kensington? As in South Ken, you have

a) people that don't look at you and think what on earth are you doing here.

b) cash machines everywhere

c) alot of decent and trendy pubs

d) no rubbish on the streets.

I will be recommending to the Ministry of Defence to start Nuclear Bomb testing in West Kensington. All I can say, this place is a complete dump and Im glad I don't live there.

If ever your worst enemy asks you where they should live. Direct them to this place!

Take my advice, STAY AWAY FROM WEST KENSINGTON

Myself and two friends are thinking of moving to West Kensington. One of us works in Uxbridge, and will need to drive out on the A420. What are the roads out of West Kensington like at peak times, not bad or no go?

good? safe? how much is it around for a 2 bedroom flat?

North End Road Chicken, Chips, Pizzas and Indian

The college is £25 per month for the gym membership, minimum term is 6 mths. However, it's only a gym (but pretty good), and showers. NO pool, sauna etc. If you're happy with the basics, it's good value (but does get busy due to lots of students using it). If you want luxury, I'd suggest Virgin Active or Fitness First or similar, in Hammersmith.

Depends on the time you wish to travel, but if its in rush hour, expect crowded tubes on both district and piccadilly line. Piccadilly line (Barons Court) is particularly severe circa 8.15-8.45am... like being stuck in a sauna.

District line you *may* get a seat, but not between 8-9am. Go before 8am if you want to sit down - as a general rule.

There is definately a North / South divide defined by the A4, South is a bit scummy along the North end Road (take a drive around at night to see groups of people just hanging arount with hoods up), North of the A4 seems much better. Also, 200 meters west, near baron's Court is very different and much nicer than both.

I go to North end Rd Medical Centre, 211 North End Road (100 meters south of West Ken Tube on same side). tel 020 7385 7777. Seem to have about a 1 to 1 and a half week wait time for an appointment.

The size of the property, the location - my property I'm trying to rent is about £90/month but its a two bedroom and if the price is halved the £45 - cheep!

The SPorting Page Pub, THE F 3 K, MAn Friday Dry Cleaners, Yorkshire Motors Garage, Ta Krai Thai Restaurant. etc etc etc

I bought a flat in West Ken 7 years ago and I love it dearly however,due to work purposes i have had to move - but I miss the friendly shop keepers (Man Friday dry cleaners, Yorkshire Motors Garage and the Mace corner store - all of whom also had smily faces and a friendly wave for me. There not many places in london I'm betting that can boast that.

Chicken Cottage every time dont go to the shack!

Great. Very safe, quiet in the residential areas, lively around the North End Market, classy in the bars around Olympia (if you know where to go!), shop-a-licious on High St Ken or the North End Road, grocery-shop-a-licious in the 24 Hyper Tesco (now an official landmark!), speedy in terms of transport with good road & rail links, friendly in terms of neighbours with lots of people staying 50years+ (my two immediate neighbours for a start).

There's lots of choices really, Holmes Place on the Lilley Road probably comes in at the top end price wise, then the Top Notch on the North End Road's about £400-£500 per year. Hammersmith & Kensington college on the Talgarth Road has a gymnasium open to the public as does the Novotel Hotel in Hammersmith Broadway - the latter two the cheapest options, I imagine.

If you're in a good property (i.e. one of the many Victorian houses/blocks etc) expect to pay around £110 per month for a 2 bed flat (less if more sharing).

Nee Cumberland Arms at the top of the North End Road (near Olympia) with choices of 30 or 40 seasonal wines (and pretty good beer, I'm told) and a daily exquisite food menu - this would be my top recommendation

Over the last 10 years living in this area I have never come across any crime whatsoever and certainly not heard any urban myths about serial rapists and the like. Oh well. There's always one, but as a long standing LONDONER, used to this city, this is one of the safest, cleanest and nicest boroughs topped in the West only by it's nearest neighbour, Chelsea.

I lived there for a few years very close to west Kensngton tube and it was always full of drunks and down and outs, I got burgled once and the police said that I was lucky I wasn't in bed as that wouldn't have detered them, apparently there are a lot of hostels near by and they rob all around West Kensington and Barons Court. The North End Road is just scum with all the left over market rubbish on the floor oh and then you have the Lillie Road estate, which had a serial rapist that they didn't catch.. West kensington to me, tried to live of the South Kensington name and fails.

A choice of Chicken Shack or Chicken Cottage

West Kensington has an ENORMOUS 24 hour Tesco plus hundreds of small grocery type shops. There's an upmarket Safeway on High St Kensington and two Sainsburys within walking distance (though Tesco's the King!).

West Kensington is an incredibly well connected area within 10 minutes walk of High Street Kensington, Fulham, Hammersmith, Barons Court and Earls Court. It's full of young professionals and the nightlife increasingly caters for this market with swish bars and funky pubs. Despite this it's one of the quieter and safer areas of Central London with very little crime - over the past 6 years living here I have never encoutered any of the latter. Several gyms cater for the area and an enormous 24 hour Tesco's has popped up to compliment several small areas of shops, dry cleaners, off licences, libraries etc etc. Nowhere in central london is more than 40 minutes away by public transport; the buses are excellent and the tube frequent. House prices have doubled in the last 3 years however, so it is getting very competitive, however rental prices still seem to be reasonable in terms of value for money with lots of large luxury Victorian properties to choose from.