W12 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Henchman Street, 0.5km from East Acton in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within College Park & Old Oak ward and the Hammersmith constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W12 0BW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £581k, up 58.4% year-on-year. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00009380 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENCHMAN STREET, W12 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENCHMAN STREET, W12 0BW.
333
37
£ 48,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W12 0BW has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 58.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W12 0BW. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 475,000
6 sales · Mean £ 497,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W12 0BW is moderate at 65 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
Old Oak Primary School
Ark Conway Primary Academy
Phoenix Academy
Wormholt Park Primary School
John Perryn Primary School
Cambridge School
East Acton Primary School
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Ealing Acton Asylum Support1.0 km
- Jacks Store1.0 km
- Mashiva Ltd0.2 km
- Zahara Supermarket0.3 km
- Nikki Newsagents0.4 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Coco's Crepes1.0 km
- Rara's Kitchen0.4 km
- Rose Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- King Kebab0.5 km
- Kish Express0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Morton Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Food Stories Catering @ King Fahad Academy0.6 km
- Burgerato0.1 km
- Amigo Shop0.6 km
- FoodCycle East Acton0.2 km
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust@Hammersmith Hospital0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central1.5 km
- Acton Main Line1.5 km
- Willesden Junction1.8 km
Bus Stops
- East Acton Underground Station0.1 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.2 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W120BW · Data under Open Government Licence