Postcode Analysis Hammersmith and Fulham, London

SHORTLANDS, W6 8DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTLANDS, W6 8DJ.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

25%

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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W6 8DJ has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

W6 8DJ is an active urban area on Shortlands, 0.4km from Brook Green in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Brook Green ward and the Hammersmith constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W6 8DJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for W6 8DJ are sourced from Output Area E00167297 (shared with 22 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 W6 8DJ. The average age is 58.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.5%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean19.4%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near W6 8DJ are high at 193 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 offences396
Anti-social behaviour378
Shoplifting202
Other theft178
Public order129

school Local Schools

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William Morris Sixth Form

Good735 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart High School

Outstanding1132 pupils0.3 km
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Parayhouse School

Good52 pupils0.4 km
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Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils0.4 km
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James Lee Nursery School

Outstanding47 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils0.6 km
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Melcombe Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils0.7 km
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Avonmore Primary School

Good216 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Blue Boat0.7 km
  • Be At One0.4 km
  • Brook Green Hotel0.7 km
  • The Grove Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Famous Three Kings0.9 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

186 nearby
  • Biryani Pot0.5 km
  • Brasserie Blanc0.7 km
  • Kenta0.5 km
  • New Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Alma Cafe0.5 km
  • + 181 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • AMT0.6 km
  • Bysantinho0.9 km
  • Pure0.4 km
  • YO! To Go0.5 km
  • Doorsteps Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Crosstown0.4 km
  • Deepak Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Flyover Filling Station0.2 km
  • + 74 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Hellenic Hotel0.8 km
  • Luma Concept Hotel0.7 km
  • OYO Sino Hotel0.8 km
  • St Mungos0.8 km
  • Star Hotel0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • IKEA0.6 km
  • Tesco Metro0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kensington Olympia0.9 km
  • Shepherds Bush1.5 km
  • West Brompton1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.3 km
  • Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.3 km
  • Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.3 km
  • Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.3 km
  • Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.3 km