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PROPERTY NEWS, EVENTS, CULTURE
AND LIFESTYLE IN W6 AND W12
ISSUE 2 APRIL 2014
BOAT RACE SPECIAL
TIME AND TIDE
WAIT FOR NO MAN MOR E
OF F E RS !
Matthew Pinsent gives his C he c k ou t
ou r
expert verdict on this year’s Partners d local
eals
PAGE S 11–1
Boat Race PLUS the best 3
local parties and viewing spots
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CONTENTS
WELCOME TO OUR PATCH
FROM JOHN HORTON
W
elcome back! I’m very
pleased to bring you
another edition of Our
Patch. The response has
been great for the first edition and I
would like to thank everyone who
COVER STORY: phoned, emailed, or stopped by the
MATTHEW PINSENT & THE BOAT RACE 8–10 office to pass on their compliments.
One of the greatest rowers in British sporting history offers an insight into For me, the great reaction to the first
the iconic race as April’s battle prepares to churn the waters of the Thames issue can be mainly put down to two
things: the area we live in and the local
people who live and work here.
BIG SHOUT: WHAT’S ON 14–15 Whether it be the new and exciting
property developments coming soon
NEW RIVERSIDE STUDIOS 4–5 From the Lyric to Bush Hall, the
Cultural stars sound off on plans to best in theatre, music, comedy & arts
rebuild the studios and Queen’s Wharf This area would be nothing
MAKING GOOD: without the people and
TALKING HEADS: CARTHEW ROAD, W6 18–19 community at its heart
DAVID GOODHEW 6–7 The combination of right time,
A new sports centre gives new Latymer area and long-term plan made for a (pages 4-5), the fantastic offers from
Upper head something to shout about winning combination for this project local Partner businesses (11-13), the
many parties taking place on the banks
PARTNER PROFILE: of the Thames for the boat race (14-15)
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PURE BARBERISM 11 or the wealth of interesting local history
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the stars of this magazine. But of course
PARTNERS & MAPS 12–13 this area would be nothing without the
Shop local! We bring you eight more people and community at its heart.
local businesses and their free offers Our growing network of local
businesses are a great example of this,
LOOKING BACK: but for me it’s the people I meet on a
day-to-day basis through my job who
VITAMINS LTD 16–17 make me pleased and proud to call this
When Hammersmith’s industrial
part of west London my home.
powerhouses ruled the Thames PROPERTY GRID 20–22 The wealth of local characters and
The search for your dream home friendly faces make up a tight-knit
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Horton and Garton We thank our advertisers in Hammersmith or Shepherds community of people who really care
for supporting Our Patch,
www.hortonandgarton.co.uk but Horton and Garton does Bush starts here! about the area they live in – and I’m
not accept responsibility
EDITOR for goods or services offered fairly sure that this is quite a rare
Geoff Cowart by advertisers
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BIG
SHOUT
W H O’S
T H E B O SS?
WILLIAM
BURDETT-COUTTS
Artistic Director of
Riverside Studios
HE SAYS: “Riverside
Studios has had an
incredible history from
water pump factory to
film studios. It’s always
been at the centre of
innovation where the
first test transmissions
for colour television were
unveiled as well as trials
for 3D TV. But the building
is old and badly needs
redevelopment. We
aim to make it London’s
digital media and arts
centre of the future.”
New flats, a cinema, new theatre and
restaurant will form the cornerstones
of the new Riverside Studios scheme
William
Burdett-Coutts
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RIVERSIDE STUDIOS
BEAMED INTO FUTURE
The plans for a new Riverside Studios in 165
Hammersmith prove hard to upstage for The number of
new
London’s biggest stars, finds James Beck flats to be built
in scheme
A
fter recently signing riverside walkway will also be created healthy dose of the arts in a vibrant
off on £150million to connect the Thames Path to area and a wonderful venue for
plans for a new town Hammersmith Bridge. decades to come. Riverside Studios is
hall and regeneration Celebrities who are regulars at unparalleled anywhere in the breadth
of the western end of Riverside Studios weighed in with of its artistic offerings.”
King Street (featured their views while the plans were being Meanwhile, actor Simon Callow
in the last edition of Our Patch), decided upon by the council, with was another supporter of the
H&F Council have now extended comedian and Hammersmith resident proposals, saying: “Riverside has been
the redevelopment plans to Riverside Bill Bailey saying: “It looks superb a powerhouse of theatrical energy,
Studios and Queen’s Wharf in and I imagine it will substantially generating an astonishing range of
Hammersmith. improve that whole area from the new work, revitalising classics, and
The famous performing arts centre, bridge to the studios.” acting as host to some of the greatest
television studio, cinema and cultural While his colleague Jo Brand performers in the world.”
facility received the green light from chipped in: “Like me, it is looking However, not all of our local
Hammersmith & Fulham Council slightly frayed around the edges and cultural stars are as thrilled. Local
last month, giving developers Mount becoming a bit decrepit. This is why I resident and playwright Stephen
Anvil and A2 Dominion the chance was so pleased to hear about, and see Poliakoff, actresses Harriett
to start works. the plans for redevelopment.” Walter, Francesca Annis and
However, the developers have not Barnes resident and actor Alistair Dalling Road-based artist Sir Peter
confirmed a date to break ground. McGowan was also delighted with Blake condemned the plans, signing
Riverside Studios served as the the new plans, saying: “The approval a letter to the council opposing the
original BBC TV Studios and over its of these plans would guarantee a redevelopment plans.
time has seen Daleks and Dr Who,
Dixon of Dock Green, Terry & June,
Hancock’s Half Hour, Sean Connery
playing Checkhov, Helen Mirren,
Beckett, Dario Fo, TFI Friday, Top of
the Pops, countless world films and
an incredible array of international
theatre and dance productions tread
its boards.
The scheme includes a state-of-
the-art facility for Riverside Studios
comprising purpose built production
studios, a cinema, theatre facilities,
rehearsal space which overlooks Crisp
Road, a new riverside restaurant and The riverside path will
café/bar along with 165 apartments. finally be connected
As part of the redevelopment a new
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TALKING
HEADS
LATYMER UPPER
HAMMERSMITH
Headteacher David Goodhew reflects on
his first year in charge of the prestigious
school. He tells James Beck about
what makes a Latymer pupil unique
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W
hether it is the arts,
sports, or academics,
King Street-based
Latymer Upper
School has always
excelled. Founded
by Edward Latymer in 1624, the
wealthy lawyer left part of his estate to
clothe and educate ‘eight poore boyes’
from Hammersmith. Though a private
school, the school still honours their
founder’s inclusive vision by offering
bursaries and scholarships to west Artist’s impressions of
London children every year and is now the new sports centre
also fully inclusive of girls and boys.
You have a lot of west London about. It’s the final piece of the puzzle, which we’ve always retained
connections – good to be back? really. We’ve increased the amount of with Hammersmith going back to
After growing up in west London, coaching and training we offer, as well our founder.
it’s great to be home. I was born in as giving students more opportunities A great example of this is the
Hammersmith Hospital, went to to participate. But there’s only so much voluntary service with our sixth
school just down the road at Cardinal we can do with our on-site facilities formers. We think this keeps them
Vaughan School in Kensington and and so that’s why we’ve decided on connected to the community and
lived in Latimer Road as a child. this major upgrade. shows them the world outside the
It’s definitely good to be back. I’m particularly excited about gates of an independent school.
the new pool as swimming is one We also make a commitment to
Has the school changed at all? of our great strengths. It also gives ensure there are students who can
Certainly over the last ten years – it us the opportunity to help the local be here without having to pay – they
has now become fully co-educational, community in terms of swimming clubs now make up around 10 per cent of
and now it’s split equally between boys and providing local primary schools the school. This is something which
and girls in every year group which is with some rare pool time. is very important to us and, while we
working really well. There’s also been have talked about the changes over
a big investment with a new library, a the years, this is something which
science building and great performing hasn’t changed.
arts facilities which include a music
recital space and a drama studio. With the Boat Race around the
It encapsulates our strong belief that corner, what can you tell us
the academic and the arts can go hand about Latymer’s rowing success?
in hand – pupils shouldn’t have to We’ve had a lot of success in rowing
choose between being great at exams or down the years – you need only
being creative. We like to take a broader look at Andy Holmes (Olympic
view of education and aren’t just an gold medal winner 1984 and 1988),
‘exams factory’. Will Jones (rowing for Cambridge in
the boat race this year) all the way
What changes are coming to through to our senior girls who
the school in the future? What do you think makes won the Henley Regatta last year.
The next big thing for us is our sports Latymer Upper School and its Of course it always helps having the
centre which we’re all very excited pupils special? river on site – whereas many of our
‘Diversity’ is definitely a good word sports take place outside of the school
to describe the school’s population we have the advantage of having the
and a lot of people feel this mix is river to be able to train.
what makes the school special. I
think the school has got a relaxed, Who will you be rooting for
modern and un-pretentious feel. in the boat race?
People sometimes worry with I should be routing for Cambridge
independent schools that pupils because of Will – but I’m afraid as
are going to be living within a somebody who attended university at
sort of privileged bubble but I Oxford it’s the Dark Blues who will be
definitely don’t think it feels getting my support this year!
that way here. However, it will be good to see
Maybe that’s down to our Latymer Upper alumni Richard Phelps
Regatta urban location, the mix of pupils serving as the umpire this year. We wish
ls win the Henley
Latymer Upper gir that we’ve got, or the connection him luck.
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COVER
STORY
The annual Boat Race is ‘bigger than the
Olympics’ says former rower Matthew Pinsent,
pictured inset right with his wife Demetra.
Main picture, Oxford pulls ahead of Cambridge
in last year’s race PICTURES: ACTION IMAGES
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MATTHEW
PINSENT
The two-time Boat Race winner,
Olympic hero and Hammersmith
resident gives Geoff Cowart an insight
into the drama and intensity of the
legendary Thames race »
JOIN T HE
PA R T Y !
T he best lo
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R ac e e ve n o a t
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F
eeling ‘terrible’ for a few hours
before the race is normal, says
former Oxford and Team GB
rower Matthew Pinsent.
He should know. While the
43-year-old Hammersmith
resident and father-of-three is best
remembered for leading Great Britain’s
coxless four to victory over Canada in
the 2004 Athens Olympic Games by
just .08 of a second, he’s also lifted the
Boat Race trophy twice.
Before graduating in 1992 from St
Catherine’s College, Oxford, Matthew
competed in the 1990 and 1991 races.
And both times, his Dark Blue team
defeated Cambridge in spectacular
fashion. Soon after, Matthew had
his first taste of Olympic success by
winning gold in a coxless pair with
Steve Redgrave in Barcelona in 1992.
The victory made him one of only Clockwise from top, last year’s race.
five athletes to win four consecutive Matthew Pinsent as umpire, Oxford’s
Olympic gold medals. But it didn’t stop Alex Davidson lifts the trophy and
him returning to compete in the Boat Cambridge’s Alexander Scharp
Race the following year, this time as feels dejected PICTURES: ACTION IMAGES
part of the team which would go on to
lose to the Light Blues.
After his first gold, Matthew was
awarded an MBE in the 1993 New
Year’s Honours and later the CBE in
2000. He met his bride-to-be Demetra
Koutsoukos at Oxford, a visiting Rhodes
Scholar from Harvard.
The couple married in 2002 and have
three children: twin boys, Jonah and
Lucas (born 2006), and a daughter, Eve
(born 2008). When asked what was
harder – rowing or being a father, the the millions at home – it peaked at 8.2 current record is 16mins 19sec, set
St Peter’s Square resident laughed and million viewers last year – and many by Cambridge in 1998. And yes, this
said: “Being a father!” times that around the world. record will eventually go,” Matthew
Matthew will present the 160th race “It’s got a bigger audience than says without hesitation. “But there’s no
this year for the BBC on April 6 – a role the Olympics. But while some things chance of that this year.”
he freely admits is ‘much less stressful’ have changed, the challenge and the “It needs a strong incoming tide,
than competing. But he also says that intensity of the race remains the same. a good crew and a wind that blows
the race is fundamentally different than The rowing will always be king.” against the prevailing and follows the
it was two decades ago. One major change for the race this crews from the west. You need at least
year is the start time. With one eye on two of those three in your favour. And
a global TV market, the oars will hit the when there are three the record will fall
While some things have Thames for the first time at 6pm. While – but I can’t see the tide being right for
changed with the race, the that gives revellers a lengthy head start, a new record this year.”
intensity remains the same. Matthew doesn’t think it will have any Any advice for spectators on the
impact on the outcome. “I can’t see the best vantage point to watch the race?
The rowing will always be king light being an issue, especially if the “The bridges are great,” Matthew
weather is good,” he says. says. “But you have to get onto a
“The crews train more scientifically “It will start around dusk, but there bridge pretty early on the outside of
than we ever did,” he says. “The is no harm in that. The light and hour a bend to get the best view – either
standards are definitely higher now. doesn’t particularly set out any special from Barn Elms in Wandsworth, the
“Nerves also play a big factor. But challenges for the crews and they pubs in Hammersmith or on the
the important thing is to channel all will have adapted to that by now banks in Barnes. They will allow you a
of that energy into the race itself,” in training.” couple of minutes of seeing the crews
Matthew adds. “It’s a massive event. Could the change in race time approaching and then as they disappear
The TV audience continues to be in result in a new course record? “The into the distance.”
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Until April 12 15 April 16 April
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... Bush Theatre W12 Bush Empire W12 Bush Hall W12
A play by Jackie Sibblies Reggae stars UB40 embark a Singer-songwriter Steve
Drury. A group of actors UK tour with songs from Forbert had his first major hit
gather to tell the little- their new album Getting back in 1979. Thirty-plus
known story of the first Over the Storm, dubbed BBC years later, he’s still writing
genocide of the 20th Radio 2’s ‘Album Of The acclaimed songs having
Century. But just whose story Week’ recently. £36.56 released 14 studio albums,
are they telling? From £12 www.02shepherdsbushempire. including a Grammy-
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THE SCIENCE MUSEUM SW7
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THE BOAT RACE >> LOCAL EVENTS
l Angie Stone,
O2 Shepherds Bush
16 April-10 May
l Dorian Gray, Riverside
Empire W12
Singer, MC, self-taught
OXFORD v CAMBRIDGE
Studios W6 keyboardist, and prolific Sunday, April 6 – Race starts at 6pm
Indulge in the glamour, songwriter Angie Stone is one
music, decadence and drama of neo-soul’s leading lights, RIVERSIDE STUDIOS
of Oscar Wilde’s gothic fairy renowned for her smoky yet >> Riverside Studios host a Boat Race BBQ from noon
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youthful mask, the No reservations, space is on a first come first serve basis
corruption eats away. £15
www.riversidestudios.co.uk FURNIVALL GARDENS & BISHOPS PARK
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big screens to make sure you don’t miss any of the action,
a beer tent and plenty of food. And in Bishops Park, there
will be special family fun on offer. For more details, visit:
www.lbhf.gov.uk or call 0845 337 0314
24 April
l Krystle Warren, CRAVEN COTTAGE
Bush Hall W12 >> Varsity football returns to Craven Cottage for the first
Born in Kansas, Warren time since 2009, kicking-off at 3pm. Following the final
17 April manages to fuse almost every whistle of the Oxford v Cambridge match and step out
l DocHouse feat Alone, American style, from country onto the river to enjoy a stunning view of the opening
Riverside Studios W6 and folk to soul and jazz, in mile of the boat race. Tickets £15 (includes burger/pie
In a rural Chinese village emotional songs that veer and wine/pint/soft drink). Watch the remainder of the
10,000 feet above sea water, constantly between the race on of the terrace televisions. For tickets, call 0843
three sisters aged four, six familiar and the unexpected. 208 1234 (option 3) or visit the Fulham FC ticket office.
and ten live alone without £17
their parents, relying on www.bushhallmusic.co.uk
family members and other
villagers to survive. It’s a 27 April
poignant portrait of extreme l Twice as Nice Comedy
poverty from director Wang Club, The Grove bar &
Bing. £7 (£5 concs) restaurant W6
www.riversidestudios.co.uk Special guests Andy Zaltzman
(co-host of The Bugle podcast
19 April and superb political
l Adam Ant, comedian) & Carl Donnelly.
Eventim Apollo W6 £5 advance/£7 on the door
Adam Ant will be performing http://twiceasnicecomedy.com/OUR PATCH APRIL 2014
LOOKING
BACK
Spectators at Vitamins Ltd
Wharf gathered for the
Boat Race in1949
Boat Race parties were
an early opportunity
for corporate entertaining
16 / 17OUR PATCH APRIL 2014
VITAMINS LIMITED
& UPPER MALL
HAMMERSMITH
T
he riverside at Upper Mall Food Products Limited. Both were
has a long and varied founded by Dr M J Rowlands as an
history. The artist JMW outcome of his researches into the
Turner had a house there effects of nutrition on health.
around 1811, finding Vitamealo concentrates were
inspiration in the river produced for cattle, pigs and poultry
views. However, its rural charm was and a wheat germ product called Bemax
soon to be obliterated by factories and was developed for human consumption.
warehouses which predominated until If the wind happened to be blowing
the mid-20th Century. Many large in the wrong direction, the pungent
industrial works were situated along odour from the manufacturing process
the river, with their own wharves lingered over the immediate district.
for barges to transport goods to and In 1932, the premises were enlarged
from the site. to provide biological and chemical
One such company was Vitamins laboratories and a few years later
Limited whose premises covered a nearby cottages were converted to
substantial portion of Upper Mall, give additional space to the increasing
including the site of Turner’s house. numbers of scientific staff.
His biographer, writing in the 1930s, The company had a thriving social
commented gloomily: “It is now a club and, like many riverside works,
peculiarly dismal and grimy spot, held Boat Race parties that were both
completely shut off from the river an early opportunity for marketing
by high walls, factories and wharves, and corporate entertaining, and a
surrounded by giant chimneys and a chance for employees to relax and
rank growth of monstrous conduit- enjoy themselves.
pipes, boilers and funnels; the last spot Post war developments opened up
in the world a landscape painter would the manufacture of a wide range of
choose to live.” pharmaceutical preparations and in
The Vitamins factory was on the 1950 the laboratories moved to Crawley.
site of the Albert Oil Mills, a name The lack of space at Upper Mall
perpetuated in Oil Mill Lane. Lord resulted in one department being housed
Napier Place now occupies most of in a barge on the Thames and there were
the factory site. problems with the increasing number
The firm of Vitamins Limited, of cars and lorries accessing the site. The
formed in 1927, moved to company finally left Hammersmith in
Hammersmith in 1930 together with the mid-1970s and were one of the last
its older sister company, Agricultural survivors of the industrial riverside.OUR PATCH APRIL 2014
MAKING
GOOD
‘Dated’ would probably be the
kindest way of describing the
property, though luckily the buyer
had enough vision to see past the
interesting choice of carpet
Gone were the tired furnishings and
décor of old – the house had been well
and truly dragged into the 21st century
18 / 19OUR PATCH APRIL 2014
BEFORE
& AFTER
Never mind rolling out the red carpet, pulling it
up is the best option when you come to let your
home, says lettings manager Ashley Clements
T
here are many variables “When the time came that the
which can affect how client wanted to let out the property,
quickly and easily a I have to say I feared we may have a
property is let. Transport struggle on our hands. However, the
links, local schools and transformation left me astounded. The
crime rates are the most house had been well and truly dragged
common questions and even into the 21st century.”
broadband speed is now a major factor. The property was rented with ease
However, it’s the basic things that are – largely because of the superb
most often neglected by landlords. overhaul, giving any potential tenant
Any dated décor or shabby the chance to easily imagine the house
furnishings are an immediate turn-off as their home. And this is also an
to would-be tenants. Spending a bit of important point to remember; small
cash on the interior can help achieve a details such as removing personal
greater yield in the long run. memorabilia in preparation for
“There are many cases where we have viewings can make all the difference.
strongly advised landlords to replace Though it may not seem like much,
carpet and furniture or perhaps repaint any potential tenant needs to be able to
the property in a more neutral colour,” imagine themselves living in the
says Ashley. property if they are to consider making
“That’s especially true if they have an offer. Even if that means stashing
been unhappy with the initial uptake away the family photos temporarily.
their property has received upon Once a good lick of paint has been
coming to the market. It really is applied, a thorough clean before you
amazing what a lick of paint can do open the door to viewings is the final,
when it comes to viewings in your and most essential step.
property,” he adds. Paying the professionals is almost
“The best example would be a house always money well spent – even if the
we sold in Hammersmith’s Carthew house is brand new. Builders are not
Road a few years ago (pictured left). cleaners. But if you follow these top
“The owner bought the property tips, you’ll certainly have a better
initially for his children to live in while chance of cleaning up.
they were studying, but also with a long Carthew Road is a great example of a
term view to letting the property out. savvy purchase. The buyer took
“‘Dated’ would probably be the advantage of a strong market in a good
kindest way of describing the area with a long-term view on how to
property, though luckily the buyer get a return on the investment, while
had enough vision to see past the doing the necessary work to ensure the
interesting choice of carpet. property was shown at its best.sales@hortonandgarton.co.uk lettings@hortonandgarton.co.uk
020 8819 0510 020 8819 0511
Rutland Grove, W6
Guide price £2,750,000 Freehold
A truly wonderful opportunity to acquire this Victorian
double fronted semi-detached house, circa 4,272 Sq’/
396 SqM located moments from the River Thames. The
house would benefit from a full refurbishment programme
and is currently arranged as three flats comprising
eight bedrooms, four receptions and four bathrooms.
The current structure provides the opportunity to
either occupy the upper floors retaining the two lower
ground floor flats as investments or converting back
into one single family dwelling. The house is situated
within close proximity to all local amenities of the river
Thames and Hammersmith Broadway. No chain.
• Double fronted house • Development potential
• No chain • 4,272 Sq’ - 396 SqM
• EPC rating = E • Riverside location
Contact Horton and Garton for more information on 020 8819 0511176 King Street
Hammersmith W6 0RA
www.hortonandgarton.co.uk
Brackenbury Road, W6 £1,750,000 Freehold Providence Villas, W6 £1,495,000 Freehold
• Victorian terraced house • Development potential • Family townhouse • Four bedrooms
• Four bedrooms • 1,850 Sq’ - 172 SqM • 2,459 Sq’ - 228 SqM • Off street parking
• EPC rating = E • Brackenbury Village • EPC rating = C • Brackenbury Village
Lamington Street, W6 Guide price £700,000 Agate Road, W6 Guide price £600,000
Freehold Share of Freehold
• Three bedroom house • Reception room • First floor flat • Private roof terrace
• Modern kitchen • 928 Sq’ - 86.2 SqM • 586 Sq’ - 54.4 SqM • Period features
• EPC rating = D • Brackenbury Village • EPC Rating = D • Brackenbury Villagesales@hortonandgarton.co.uk lettings@hortonandgarton.co.uk
020 8819 0510 020 8819 0511
Rivercourt Road, W6 £1,800 per week
Semi-detached Victorian villa | 3,622 Sq’ - 337 SqM | Six bedrooms | Three bathrooms
40’ x 51’ rear garden | EPC rating = E | Ravenscourt Park location
Prebend Gardens, W6 £1,050 per week King Street, W6 £420 per week
• Five bedrooms • Extended kitchen diner • Two double bedrooms • Large roof terrace
• Two bathrooms • West facing garden • Two bathrooms • Split level maisonette
• EPC rating = D • Stamford Brook • EPC rating = D • Ravenscourt Park locationBY THE NUMBERS
The local property scene
explained by John Horton
According to Zoopla statistics,
Horton and Garton
let the most Crossrail could help create £5.5 billion
properties in in added value to residential and
commercial real estate along its route
W6 in Q4 between 2012 and 2021.
of 2013* (According to new research for Crossrail
by GVA, the UK’s largest independent
commercial property consultant).
Agent A
24%
32%
Average Percentage of Household
Disposable Income Spent on Energy
2002 2012
Agent B
17%
Agent D
Agent C 12%
* Of top 5 agents
14%
3% 5%
in Hammersmith
On average, households spent
the equivalent of 5.1% of their
income on household energy in
80,000
2012, up from 3.3% in 2002.
The number of visitors to Most of this rise occurred between
2004 and 2009.*
Westfield London each day
Average Monthly Spend Increase in the Average Household Spend Hammersmith & Fulham
on Household Energy on Electicity and Gas: 2002 to 2012 Average house price
£69
in 2012 prices
£106
£753,952
Semi-detached £1,351,818
2002
A Terrace £1,303,149
55% Flat £503,867
Annual change
2012 increase in house price +9.5%
UK households spent an average of
£106 a month on household energy
43% 56% Quarterly change
Total number
+0.6%
in 2012. This was a 55% rise on Average household spending on of sales: 668
the 2002 monthly spend, after gas increased 56%, while average
Land Registry of England and Wales, Crown
accounting for inflation. spending on electricity increased copyright. The information above is based on
This is despite a decline in average 43% between 2002 and 2012, after figures provided by the Land Registry of England
energy usage.* accounting for inflation.* and Wales. Figures for England and Wales are for
the period April to June 2013.
*
Source: Office for National Statistics.
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