Hammersmith and Fulham
§ This page gives an overview of the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Hammersmith and Fulham is an affluent West London borough with a mix of commercial centres, riverside parks, and residential neighbourhoods. It is home to entertainment venues such as the Eventim Apollo, two Premier League football clubs (Chelsea and Fulham), and the busy Hammersmith transport hub.
Hammersmith and Fulham Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Hammersmith and Fulham can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Key Facts about Hammersmith and Fulham
What region are Hammersmith and Fulham in? Hammersmith and Fulham are in the Greater London, an administrative region and a ceremonial county in England.
Is Hammersmith and Fulham a city? No, Hammersmith and Fulham is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Hammersmith and Fulham? The local government for this district is: The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (London Borough).
▶ Official website of The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham 🔗 lbhf.gov.uk
Which police force covers Hammersmith and Fulham? Policing in Hammersmith and Fulham is provided by Metropolitan Police Service 🔗 met.police.uk, which serves 32 London Boroughs.
Hammersmith and Fulham in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Hammersmith and Fulham is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) London
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Inner London - West
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 75 of them are in Greater London (covering 32 London boroughs). We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Addison
- Avonmore
- Brook Green
- College Park & Old Oak
- Coningham
- Fulham Reach
- Fulham Town
- Grove
- Hammersmith Broadway
- Lillie
- Munster
- Palace & Hurlingham
- Parsons Green & Sandford
- Ravenscourt
- Sands End
- Shepherd's Bush Green
- Walham Green
- Wendell Park
- West Kensington
- White City
- Wormholt
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Built-up Areas in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham covers 5 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brent *
- Ealing *
- Hammersmith and Fulham *
- Hounslow *
- Kensington and Chelsea *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Hammersmith and Fulham.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Hammersmith and Fulham Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- London Overground ▸ Willesden Junction (NW10 4UY) ⁞ Shepherd's Bush (W12 8LB) ⁞ Imperial Wharf (SW6 2ZH) ⁞ Kensington (Olympia) (W14 0NE)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Hammersmith and Fulham compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Hammersmith and Fulham compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Hammersmith and Fulham has 21 electoral wards.
Hammersmith and Fulham has a population of 188,687 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Hammersmith and Fulham
This chart shows the population trend for Hammersmith and Fulham from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Hammersmith and Fulham can be found on the ONS statistics for Hammersmith and Fulham.