Postcode Analysis Hammersmith and Fulham, London

CACTUS WALK, W12 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CACTUS WALK, W12 0BG.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

W12 0BG has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

W12 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cactus Walk, 0.3km from Acton, East in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within College Park & Old Oak ward and the Hammersmith constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W12 0BG 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £540k. 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00009360 (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 W12 0BG. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.6%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean24.7%
Other / Mixed21.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 540,000

2 sales · Mean £ 540,000

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

Crime around W12 0BG is moderate at 60 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 offences209
Anti-social behaviour150
Vehicle crime54
Public order46
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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Ark Conway Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils0.4 km
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Old Oak Primary School

Good235 pupils0.5 km
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John Perryn Primary School

Good383 pupils0.7 km
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East Acton Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Wormholt Park Primary School

Good373 pupils0.7 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good539 pupils0.7 km
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Cambridge School

Good128 pupils0.9 km
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Queensmill School

Inadequate248 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Ealing Acton Asylum Support0.7 km
  • 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan With Maya0.8 km
  • The Corner Hub Food And Wine Ltd0.9 km
  • Al Malika Butchery0.1 km
  • Jewson White City0.8 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Askew1.0 km
  • The Morton Arms0.1 km
  • Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Acton Vale Working Mens Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • More Munchies1.0 km
  • Shaz Cafe0.9 km
  • Queensmill School Canteen0.9 km
  • 91 Guss0.1 km
  • David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.5 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • King Kebab0.2 km
  • Kish Express0.2 km
  • Western Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • BabasKitchen0.1 km
  • Chicken Corner0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acton Central1.3 km
  • Acton Main Line1.4 km
  • Willesden Junction2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • East Acton Underground Station0.2 km
  • East Acton Underground Station0.3 km
  • East Acton Underground Station0.3 km