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.
SHORTLANDS, W6 8DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTLANDS, W6 8DJ.
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58
£ 62,200 /yr
25%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
William Morris Sixth Form
Sacred Heart High School
Parayhouse School
Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
James Lee Nursery School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Melcombe Primary School
Avonmore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: W68DJ · Data under Open Government Licence