Postcode Analysis Hammersmith and Fulham, London

OLD OAK ROAD, W3 7HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD OAK ROAD, W3 7HQ.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines W3 7HQ — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 20.2% year-on-year.

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

W3 7HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Oak Road, 0.7km from Acton, East in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Wormholt ward and the Hammersmith constituency.

Day-to-day life in W3 7HQ has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% 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. Property: Prices average £708k, up 20.2% 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 W3 7HQ are sourced from Output Area E00009810 (shared with 7 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 W3 7HQ. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.0%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean18.3%
Other / Mixed22.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 595,000

5 sales · Mean £ 634,000

Semi-Detached

£ 830,000

4 sales · Mean £ 940,000

Detached

£ 1,762,646

1 sales · Mean £ 1,762,646

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

Crime around W3 7HQ is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour211
Violence and sexual offences182
Shoplifting110
Other theft59
Vehicle crime50

school Local Schools

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Queensmill School

Inadequate248 pupils0.3 km
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Wormholt Park Primary School

Good373 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Conway Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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Wendell Park Primary School

Good388 pupils0.6 km
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Cambridge School

Good128 pupils0.7 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good539 pupils0.7 km
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Good Shepherd RC Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.7 km
P

East Acton Primary School

Good189 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Vintage Wine Gifts0.9 km
  • Costa's Mini Market0.9 km
  • Happy Sky0.7 km
  • Newsmart0.8 km
  • October 260.8 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Orchard Tavern0.8 km
  • The Askew0.3 km
  • Princess Victoria0.5 km
  • Acton Vale Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Coningham Arms0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Askew Cafe0.7 km
  • Dada's Diner0.8 km
  • More Munchies0.6 km
  • Morleys0.7 km
  • Olive & Thyme0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Budgens0.7 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • ZAVICAJ Balkan Food0.7 km
  • Baytee Halal Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Burger&Beyond1.0 km
  • Shahi Nan Kebab0.7 km
  • St Elmo Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Tasty Wings0.8 km
  • Wingstop0.9 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acton Central1.3 km
  • Acton Main Line1.8 km
  • Shepherds Bush1.9 km