W12 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Du Cane Road, 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 0BL 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% 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: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00009378 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DU CANE ROAD, W12 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DU CANE ROAD, W12 0BL.
446
37
£ 48,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W12 0BL 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
W12 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 0BL. The average age is 37.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 216,500
2 sales · Mean £ 216,500
Semi-Detached
£ 535,000
1 sales · Mean £ 535,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W12 0BL 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.
school Local Schools
Ark Conway Primary Academy
Old Oak Primary School
Wormholt Park Primary School
Phoenix Academy
John Perryn Primary School
East Acton Primary School
Cambridge School
Queensmill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Ealing Acton Asylum Support0.8 km
- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan With Maya0.8 km
- The Corner Hub Food And Wine Ltd1.0 km
- Al Malika Butchery0.2 km
- Jewson White City0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Askew1.0 km
- The Morton Arms0.2 km
- Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club0.8 km
- Acton Vale Working Mens Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Shaz Cafe1.0 km
- Queensmill School Canteen0.9 km
- 91 Guss0.2 km
- David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.6 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.8 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- King Kebab0.3 km
- Kish Express0.2 km
- Western Fried Chicken0.2 km
- BabasKitchen0.0 km
- Chicken Corner0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central1.4 km
- Acton Main Line1.5 km
- Willesden Junction1.9 km
Bus Stops
- East Acton Underground Station0.2 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.2 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W120BL · Data under Open Government Licence