W12 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foliot Street, 0.3km 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 0BQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00009377 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOLIOT STREET, W12 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLIOT STREET, W12 0BQ.
248
41
£ 48,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W12 0BQ 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
With 49% social renting, W12 0BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W12 0BQ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W12 0BQ is moderate at 54 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
Old Oak Primary School
John Perryn Primary School
Ark Conway Primary Academy
East Acton Primary School
Wormholt Park Primary School
Phoenix Academy
Cambridge School
Queensmill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Al Malika Butchery0.1 km
- Jewson White City0.6 km
- P&K Golden Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Smiths Of Acton0.2 km
- Wierzejki Foods0.2 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Morton Arms0.2 km
- Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- 91 Guss0.2 km
- Chickenland Peri Peri1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.6 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.7 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- King Kebab0.4 km
- Kish Express0.3 km
- Western Fried Chicken0.2 km
- BabasKitchen0.2 km
- Chicken Corner0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Main Line1.3 km
- Acton Central1.3 km
- Willesden Junction1.8 km
Bus Stops
- East Acton Underground Station0.1 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.1 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W120BQ · Data under Open Government Licence