Postcode Analysis Hammersmith and Fulham, London

W12 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W12 0AF.

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Population

895

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W12 0AF has a significant social housing presence — 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W12 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Wormwood Scrubs in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within College Park & Old Oak ward and the Hammersmith constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W12 0AF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for W12 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00183098 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W12 0AF. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.5%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean17.7%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around W12 0AF is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences191
Anti-social behaviour73
Vehicle crime36
Other theft35
Public order27

school Local Schools

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Phoenix Academy

Good539 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Conway Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils0.4 km
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Wormholt Park Primary School

Good373 pupils0.5 km
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Cambridge School

Good128 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Bentworth Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlane High School

Outstanding104 pupils0.6 km
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Old Oak Primary School

Good235 pupils0.6 km
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St John XXIII Catholic Primary School

Outstanding337 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Queensmill School Canteen1.0 km
  • Hurricane Rooms0.7 km
  • Mama Nova0.7 km
  • No Drama0.7 km
  • Sunrise Cafe0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Banks Chemist0.7 km
  • East Acton Post Office0.7 km
  • Goodies0.7 km
  • Kahramana Food Centre0.7 km
  • My Mini Mix0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza Go Go Acton0.7 km
  • Savoy Fisheries0.7 km
  • King Kebab0.7 km
  • Kish Express0.7 km
  • Western Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Morton Arms0.7 km
  • The Pavilion0.9 km
  • Queens Tavern1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Willesden Junction1.8 km
  • Acton Central1.9 km
  • Shepherds Bush1.9 km