W12 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 0AZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00167291 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W12 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W12 0AZ.
200
36
£ 48,300 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W12 0AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 84% social renting, W12 0AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W12 0AZ. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W12 0AZ is moderate at 73 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.
school Local Schools
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
Woodlane High School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Ark Swift Primary Academy
Phoenix Academy
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
Cambridge School
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- INSHA DRINK LTD0.9 km
- Bright Food And Wine0.5 km
- City Supermarket0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Texaco Service Station0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Dishoom0.9 km
- BabasKitchen0.9 km
- City Grill0.5 km
- Crussh0.5 km
- Fish And Chic (Murhan Ltd)0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Broadcaster0.9 km
- Queens Tavern0.6 km
- The Pavilion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Benugo0.5 km
- Bridge Cafe0.9 km
- Endo At The Rotunda0.8 km
- Fish And Grill London0.6 km
- Flying Horse Coffee0.8 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Kkini0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shepherds Bush1.5 km
- Kensal Green1.7 km
- Willesden Junction1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: W120AZ · Data under Open Government Licence