W3 7DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Oak Common Lane, 0.2km 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, W3 7DA 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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. 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 W3 7DA are sourced from Output Area E00009360 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD OAK COMMON LANE, W3 7DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD OAK COMMON LANE, W3 7DA.
435
34
£ 48,300 /yr
46%
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
With 38% social renting, W3 7DA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 W3 7DA. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 7DA 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
East Acton Primary School
John Perryn Primary School
Wormholt Park Primary School
Phoenix Academy
Queensmill School
Cambridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan With Maya0.7 km
- S4S Convenience Store1.0 km
- The Corner Hub Food And Wine Ltd0.9 km
- Baghdad Food Centre1.0 km
- P&K Newsagents0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Askew1.0 km
- Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Morton Arms0.1 km
- Acton Vale Working Mens Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- More Munchies1.0 km
- Morleys1.0 km
- Shaz Cafe0.9 km
- Queensmill School Canteen0.9 km
- Food Stories Catering @ King Fahad Academy0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Oriental Express0.9 km
- Rara's Kitchen0.1 km
- Rose Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- King Kebab0.2 km
- Kish Express0.1 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central1.2 km
- Acton Main Line1.3 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
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Postcode Profile: W37DA · Data under Open Government Licence