W6 8PW is an active urban area located 0.3km from Brook Green in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Grove ward and the Hammersmith constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W6 8PW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W6 8PW are sourced from Output Area E00009487 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W6 8PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W6 8PW.
602
34
£ 54,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W6 8PW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
48% of W6 8PW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W6 8PW. The average age is 33.6. 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 rates near W6 8PW are high at 234 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart High School
Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Parayhouse School
James Lee Nursery School
Earl's Court Free School Primary
West London Free School Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Blue Boat0.7 km
- Andover Arms0.9 km
- Be At One0.2 km
- Brook Green Hotel0.6 km
- The Grove Bar And Restaurant0.7 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
178 nearby- Biryani Pot0.5 km
- Brasserie Blanc0.7 km
- Kenta0.5 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
- Alma Cafe0.4 km
- + 173 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- AMT0.6 km
- Pure0.2 km
- YO! To Go0.4 km
- Bears At The Pavilion0.4 km
- Chicago Grill0.3 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Crosstown0.2 km
- Deepak Food & Wine0.7 km
- Flyover Filling Station0.2 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Hellenic Hotel0.7 km
- Luma Concept Hotel0.6 km
- OYO Sino Hotel0.7 km
- St Mungos0.7 km
- Star Hotel0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Heriots Patisserie0.2 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kensington Olympia1.0 km
- Shepherds Bush1.5 km
- West Brompton1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.2 km
- Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W68PW · Data under Open Government Licence