W12 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 0BY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00009377 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W12 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W12 0BY.
248
41
£ 48,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W12 0BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in W12 0BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-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 0BY. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 0BY is moderate at 61 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
John Perryn Primary School
Wormholt Park Primary School
East Acton Primary School
Phoenix Academy
Cambridge School
Queensmill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Al Malika Butchery0.2 km
- Jewson White City0.6 km
- Smiths Of Acton0.2 km
- Wierzejki Foods0.2 km
- Monaco Food & Wine0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Morton Arms0.2 km
- Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- 91 Guss0.2 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.6 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.8 km
- Yasmina Restaurant0.3 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- King Kebab0.4 km
- Kish Express0.3 km
- Western Fried Chicken0.2 km
- BabasKitchen0.1 km
- Chicken Corner0.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Main Line1.3 km
- Acton Central1.4 km
- Willesden Junction1.8 km
Bus Stops
- East Acton Underground Station0.1 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.1 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W120BY · Data under Open Government Licence