Map & location
Overview
W12 0BZ sits in the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, a district undergoing one of the largest regeneration programmes in the UK. The area borders the vast Old Oak Common development zone to the north-west and the established White City neighbourhood to the east, placing it at the crossroads of legacy west London communities and ambitious new infrastructure investment.
The surrounding streets mix Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing with newer residential developments, light-industrial uses and community facilities. Residents benefit from good connections into central London and towards Ealing, while the proximity to the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) area means the local landscape is expected to transform significantly over the coming decade with new homes, public spaces and commercial premises.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £598,500, around 8% below the wider W12 district average of £650,375 (HM Land Registry, 283 recent sales).
Getting here
The postcode is well served by London Buses, with stops along Scrubs Lane and Harrow Road providing frequent connections to Shepherd's Bush, Acton, Paddington and beyond. Cycling is practical via the quiet streets feeding into Wormwood Scrubs open space, and Santander Cycles docking stations operate in the wider W12 area. Drivers can access the A40 Western Avenue and North Circular (A406) within a few minutes, with the M40 motorway reachable via the A40. Old Oak Common Lane acts as a key local artery, and pedestrian routes through Wormwood Scrubs provide a green corridor linking the neighbourhood to surrounding areas.
What it's famous for
The area is best known locally for Wormwood Scrubs — the large open common and nature reserve that dominates the northern edge of the neighbourhood — as well as HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, a Victorian-era gaol that has operated on the edge of the common since the 1870s. The wider W12 district is internationally recognised through BBC Television Centre on Wood Lane and the Westfield London shopping centre at White City, both of which have helped transform perceptions of the area. College Park itself is a quiet residential neighbourhood whose modest grid of streets retains a strong community feel, now energised by the prospect of the HS2 Old Oak Common super-hub station planned nearby.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and social care
Mayoral development body overseeing large-scale local regeneration
Kerbside collection and Wormholt Road household waste facility nearby
Community library serving the College Park neighbourhood
DWP employment support accessible via local buses
Tourist attractions
140-hectare open common, nature reserve and sports ground
~0.3 kmOne of Europe's largest urban shopping centres
~2.0 kmIconic Victorian Grade II listed prison building
~0.5 kmLandmark broadcast headquarters now housing studios and hotel
~1.8 kmLandscaped Victorian park with sports facilities
~1.5 kmVibrant street market with diverse food and goods stalls
~2.2 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mPharmacies
W106TJ · 020 89690053
~450 mW106QL · 02089 691465
~500 mW106QL · 020 89691465
~500 mDentists
W127PT
~500 mW127NU
~700 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation, is ~150 m away.
Other independent school
~150 mAcademy alternative provision converter
~350 mCommunity school
~350 mOther independent special school
~400 mCommunity special school
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Cluster of light industrial, logistics and trade units
Mix of independent traders, garages and trade suppliers
Media, creative and tech businesses near BBC Television Centre
Major construction and development activity across Old Oak Common
Gyms & leisure
Public athletics track on the common
~0.4 kmFootball training facilities accessible via local roads
~3.5 kmCommunity pubs along Harrow Road and Old Oak Common Lane
~0.3 kmMulti-sport facility with climbing wall and gym
~2.5 kmDesignated local nature reserve with birdwatching opportunities
~0.3 kmService providers
Fibre broadband available across much of W12
Cable broadband coverage in residential streets
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone coverage rated good outdoors
Water and sewerage services for this area
Electricity and gas distribution serving W12
Residential & community
Two-storey brick terraces typical of College Park streets
Mid-20th-century social housing blocks and estates
Recent residential developments linked to regeneration schemes
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social rented homes
Future large-scale residential and commercial development planned nearby
Transport
Train & Tube
White City
White City
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Bus stops
Scrubs Lane / Old Oak Common Lane
Frequent services towards Harlesden, Shepherd's Bush and Paddington
Harrow Road stops
Services connecting Kensal Rise, Paddington and Acton
Wood Lane / White City
Links to Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and West End
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — White City / Wood Lane
TfL hire docking station serving the wider W12 area
Wormwood Scrubs cycle paths
Off-road cycling across the common linking College Park to East Acton
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
OPDC / Hammersmith & Fulham on-street EV points
Growing network of EV charge points across the borough
Defibrillators
Wormwood Scrubs Common — public access defibrillator
Cabinet-mounted AED near the sports facilities on the common
Postboxes & Post Office
Old Oak Common Lane Post Office
Counter services and parcel drop-off in the local area
Fuel stations
Scrubs Lane petrol station
Petrol and diesel available on Scrubs Lane
Places of worship
Church of England parish church serving College Park
~0.5 kmChurch of England congregation across the borough boundary
~1.2 kmLocal mosque serving the Muslim community in NW10 and W12 borders
~1.5 kmCatholic parish church accessible by bus
~2.0 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 207% above the national average (209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1338 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 terraces dominate, alongside estates and new-build flats
Estimated majority of homes are privately rented in this ward
One of the UK's most significant planned residential regeneration zones
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Large open common offering significant green relief in dense west London
Parts of Hammersmith and Fulham designated AQMA due to road traffic
Generally low flood risk; check Environment Agency maps for precise zones
Road and future rail construction noise a factor near Old Oak Common Lane
FAQs
Where exactly is the W12 0BZ postcode?
W12 0BZ is in the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. It sits between the Wormwood Scrubs open common to the north and the White City neighbourhood to the east, close to Old Oak Common Lane.
Which council covers W12 0BZ?
W12 0BZ falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. For planning, housing, recycling and local services, the relevant authority is the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, with the Mayor of London overseeing strategic matters.
Which parliamentary constituency is W12 0BZ in?
W12 0BZ is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency, represented in the House of Commons.
What is the College Park & Old Oak area like to live in?
College Park & Old Oak is a diverse, working-class west London neighbourhood characterised by Victorian terraces, community spirit and proximity to Wormwood Scrubs open space. It is in the midst of major regeneration thanks to the planned HS2 Old Oak Common station, which is expected to bring significant investment over the next decade.
What schools are near W12 0BZ?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the W12 0BZ area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the nearest open space or park to W12 0BZ?
Wormwood Scrubs Common is the closest major open space, approximately 0.3 km from the postcode. This 140-hectare site offers athletics, nature walks and informal recreation and is a designated local nature reserve.
Is W12 0BZ an area undergoing regeneration?
Yes. The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is overseeing one of Europe's largest regeneration schemes directly adjacent to this postcode. The proposed HS2 Old Oak Common interchange station and thousands of new homes are planned for the area over the coming years.
What bus routes serve W12 0BZ?
Several TfL bus routes serve the area via Scrubs Lane, Old Oak Common Lane and Harrow Road, connecting residents to Shepherd's Bush, Harlesden, Paddington and Acton. Routes 220, 228 and 295 among others run nearby.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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