Map & location
Overview
W10 6AU falls within the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, close to the boundary with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area is centred on the residential streets near Wormwood Scrubs park, a vast open expanse of grassland and one of inner London's most significant green spaces. Nearby Scrubs Lane forms a key north–south artery, while the Grand Union Canal towpath is accessible a short distance to the north.
College Park is undergoing significant transformation as part of the wider Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) regeneration zone — one of the largest brownfield redevelopment schemes in the UK — promising thousands of new homes, commercial spaces and improved infrastructure over the coming decades. The neighbourhood retains a diverse, community-focused character with strong links to North Kensington, Shepherd's Bush and Acton.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £775,000, around 11% above the wider W10 district average of £700,000 (HM Land Registry, 272 recent sales).
Getting here
The postcode is served by several bus routes running along Scrubs Lane and Harrow Road, connecting to central London, Paddington, Shepherd's Bush and Harlesden. Cycling infrastructure along the Grand Union Canal towpath and quiet residential streets provides a pleasant off-road route towards the city centre and beyond. The area benefits from its position between multiple Underground lines reachable within walking distance, and major roads including the A219 (Scrubs Lane) and A40 (Western Avenue) provide good road connections. Significant improvements to local public transport are planned as part of the OPDC regeneration programme.
What it's famous for
The area is best known for its proximity to Wormwood Scrubs — both the famous open common and the Victorian prison of the same name on Du Cane Road. The Scrubs, as the common is locally known, covers around 180 acres and is popular for football, dog walking and nature, hosting several species of birds and insects. College Park itself is a quiet Victorian and Edwardian residential neighbourhood whose name derives from an old local estate. The wider Old Oak area is nationally significant as the future site of the Old Oak Common HS2/Elizabeth line interchange, set to become one of the UK's busiest rail hubs.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and social services for the borough
Oversees major regeneration of the Old Oak Common area
Several branches within walking distance along Harrow Road and Scrubs Lane
Hammersmith & Fulham public libraries within short travel distance
Tourist attractions
Vast 180-acre open grassland, popular for sport and wildlife
~200 mScenic canalside walking and cycling route heading east and west
~600 mAthletics track and sports facility on the edge of the Scrubs
~400 mGrade II listed Victorian prison on Du Cane Road, a local landmark
~300 mAward-winning community park beside the canal in nearby Ladbroke Grove
~1.2 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W120HS · 02033 134100
~800 mW120HS · 020 33133033
~800 mW106NX · 020 89695151
~950 mPharmacies
W106QL · 02089 691465
~550 mW106QL · 020 89691465
~550 mW106DZ · 02031 810095
~1000 mDentists
W120AE
~1000 mW106DZ
~1000 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Ark Burlington Danes Academy, is ~600 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~600 mCommunity special school
~850 mCommunity school
~850 mAcademy converter
~1.0 kmCommunity school
~1.0 kmSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mixed commercial and light-industrial units along Scrubs Lane
Major construction and development activity in the Old Oak regeneration zone
Independent shops, convenience stores and services along Harrow Road
Several car repair and trade businesses concentrated near Scrubs Lane
Gyms & leisure
Athletics track, gym and outdoor sports facilities on Du Cane Road
~400 mFootball pitches, open grassland and informal recreation
~200 mTraffic-free cycling and walking route to Little Venice and beyond
~600 mSeveral community halls and centres serving College Park residents
~500 mService providers
Full-fibre and superfast broadband available across the postcode
Cable broadband and TV services available in the area
Water and sewerage services provider for west London
Electricity distribution network operator for Greater London
Residential & community
Classic two and three-bedroom terraced streets typical of College Park
Post-war and more recent purpose-built flat conversions throughout the ward
Growing number of new-build residential schemes near Old Oak Common
Mix of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing in the area
Transport
Train & Tube
East Acton Underground Station
East Acton
White City
White City
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Bus stops
Scrubs Lane stops
Frequent buses north to Harlesden and south to Shepherd's Bush
Harrow Road corridor
Routes connecting Paddington, Kensal Green and Hammersmith
Du Cane Road stop
Local services linking East Acton and White City
Cycle hire
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Traffic-free cycling route running east towards Little Venice and Paddington
Santander Cycles docking stations
TfL cycle hire docking stations in nearby North Kensington and Ladbroke Grove
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Scrubs Lane EV Charging
On-street EV charge points installed by Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Defibrillators
Linford Christie Stadium
Public-access defibrillator at the main sports facility entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
Harrow Road Post Office
Full service Post Office branch on Harrow Road
Fuel stations
Scrubs Lane Filling Station
Petrol and diesel forecourt on Scrubs Lane
Places of worship
Church of England parish church serving the College Park area
~700 mRoman Catholic church on Bosworth Road, North Kensington
~900 mSeveral mosques serving the Muslim community near Harrow Road
~600 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 207% above the national average (209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
682 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,697.
Housing & utilities
Victorian terraced houses and converted flats make up most of the local housing
New-build activity from the OPDC scheme is gradually changing the local housing mix
Private renting is widespread, reflecting broader London trends in inner boroughs
Demographics
Air quality & noise
One of inner London's largest open spaces, valued for ecology and informal recreation
Moderate pollution levels typical of inner west London near arterial roads
Some noise from Scrubs Lane and the nearby Great Western Main Line corridor
Most of the postcode area sits outside the main Thames flood zones
FAQs
Where exactly is W10 6AU?
W10 6AU is located in the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. It sits close to Wormwood Scrubs common, near the border with North Kensington and within easy reach of Shepherd's Bush and Acton.
Which council covers W10 6AU?
W10 6AU falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The council provides local services including housing, planning, waste collection and social care.
Which parliamentary constituency is W10 6AU in?
W10 6AU is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency.
What is the College Park area like to live in?
College Park is a diverse, mainly residential neighbourhood of Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets. It is close to the large open space of Wormwood Scrubs common and is part of a major regeneration zone around Old Oak Common. The area has a strong community feel with good bus connections and cycling routes.
Are there schools near W10 6AU?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the College Park & Old Oak area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What transport links are available from W10 6AU?
The postcode is served by multiple bus routes along Scrubs Lane and Harrow Road, providing connections to Shepherd's Bush, Paddington, Harlesden and beyond. The Grand Union Canal towpath offers a traffic-free cycling route. Underground stations are reachable on foot or by bus, and the future Old Oak Common HS2/Elizabeth line interchange will significantly improve rail links.
What is the Old Oak regeneration scheme near W10 6AU?
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) oversees one of the UK's largest brownfield regeneration projects, centred on Old Oak Common adjacent to this postcode. It will deliver thousands of new homes, jobs and improved infrastructure, anchored by a major new rail interchange serving HS2 and the Elizabeth line.
What are house prices like in W10 6AU?
House prices in the College Park & Old Oak area vary considerably depending on property type and proximity to the regeneration zone. As an inner London location within Hammersmith and Fulham, prices tend to reflect the broader west London market — see property portals such as Rightmove or Zoopla for current listings and sold prices.
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