Map & location
Overview
W12 0HS falls within the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, positioned in the transitional zone between Shepherd's Bush to the south and Old Oak Common to the north. The area sits close to the Uxbridge Road corridor and benefits from strong bus connections into central London and out towards Ealing.
The neighbourhood is undergoing significant change, with the wider Old Oak Common regeneration zone — one of the largest development sites in London — bringing new housing, infrastructure and employment opportunities to the immediate area. The mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war housing estates and newer developments gives the locality a varied character.
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
W12 0HS is well served by London buses along the Uxbridge Road (A4020), with frequent services heading east towards Shepherd's Bush and west towards Ealing Broadway. The area lies within Transport for London Zone 2/3, and several Underground and Overground stations are within walking or short bus distance, making the broader tube and rail network readily accessible. Cyclists benefit from quieter residential back streets and proximity to the Brentford–Greenford cycle route. For drivers, the A4020 Uxbridge Road provides direct access to the M40 and M25 via the A40 Western Avenue.
What it's famous for
The wider W12 area is best known as home to Westfield London — one of Europe's largest urban shopping centres — located at Shepherd's Bush, just south of this postcode. The neighbourhood's heritage is rooted in the railway industry; Old Oak Common has been a major locomotive depot since the early 20th century and is set to become a landmark HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange station. College Park itself takes its name from a historic estate and is associated with the growth of west London's suburban railway boom in the late Victorian era.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and community services
Public library with study spaces and community programmes nearby
Post office and parcel services on the main Uxbridge Road corridor
Kerbside collection and local recycling point provision
Mayoral development body overseeing the Old Oak regeneration scheme
Tourist attractions
One of Europe's largest urban shopping centres
~1.2 kmLarge open common offering sports pitches and open grassland
~600 mHistoric locomotive depot at the heart of the HS2 regeneration zone
~800 mAthletics and sports facility on Du Cane Road
~900 mQuiet neighbourhood green space off Harrow Road
~400 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W120HS · 02033 134100
~50 mW120HS · 020 33133033
~50 mW120AE · 01162 162656
~400 mPharmacies
W106QL · 02089 691465
~550 mW106QL · 020 89691465
~550 mW127FG · 020 87435442
~750 mDentists
W120AE
~400 mW127PT
~650 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Woodlane High School, is ~250 m away.
Community special school
~250 mAcademy converter
~300 mAcademy sponsor led
~400 mAcademy sponsor led
~550 mAcademy converter
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of independent shops, supermarkets and service businesses
Longstanding logistics and light-industrial operations near the rail depot
Major mixed-use development attracting construction and commercial investment
Diverse food and drink offer reflecting the area's multicultural community
Gyms & leisure
Football pitches, running tracks and open space for recreation
~600 mCouncil-run athletics track and sports complex
~900 mPublic leisure centre with gym, pool and fitness classes
~1.4 kmMultiplex cinema within the Westfield shopping complex
~1.3 kmService providers
Fibre and copper broadband infrastructure serving the area
Cable broadband and TV available across much of W12
All four major networks provide 4G/5G coverage in this zone
Standard mains gas and electricity supply; smart meters available
Residential & community
Classic two-storey brick terraces predominate in the side streets
20th-century estates providing a significant proportion of local housing
Modern flats emerging from ongoing Old Oak regeneration developments
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing typical of inner west London
Transport
Train & Tube
East Acton Underground Station
East Acton
White City
White City
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Bus stops
Uxbridge Road (A4020) Stops
Frequent TfL bus services running east–west along the main corridor
Du Cane Road / Old Oak Lane Stop
Northbound and southbound services linking to White City and Harlesden
Harrow Road Stops
Buses towards Paddington and Ladbroke Grove via Harrow Road
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles Docking Station
Hire bikes available at nearby Shepherd's Bush docking points
Brentford–Greenford Quietway (Q3)
Signed quiet cycling route accessible from the local street network
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
LBHF On-street EV Chargers
Ubitricity lamp-post chargers installed on residential streets nearby
Westfield London Car Park EV Bays
Multiple rapid and fast chargers in the Westfield multi-storey
Defibrillators
Wormwood Scrubs Park Entrance
Community defibrillator installed at park access point
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Box, Uxbridge Road
Royal Mail collection point on the main road
Fuel stations
Petrol Station, Uxbridge Road
Forecourt fuel and convenience shop on the A4020 corridor
Places of worship
Church of England parish church serving the local community
~700 mMosque serving the area's Muslim community
~800 mRoman Catholic church near Shepherd's Bush
~1.1 kmHosts various faith and community gatherings
~1.2 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 151% above the national average (171.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
977 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
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 2,372.
Housing & utilities
Roughly split between owner-occupiers, private renters and social tenants (estimated)
Thousands of new homes planned as part of the OPDC regeneration masterplan
Proximity to HS2 interchange has driven above-average price growth (estimated)
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Rare urban grassland with nature conservation designation
Road traffic emissions an ongoing concern on the A4020 corridor
Large-scale remediation and development changing the local environment
Small public garden providing local green amenity
FAQs
Where exactly is W12 0HS?
W12 0HS is located in the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. It sits between Shepherd's Bush to the south and Old Oak Common to the north, close to the Uxbridge Road (A4020).
Which council covers W12 0HS?
W12 0HS falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The council provides local services including planning, housing, waste collection and social care.
Which parliamentary constituency is W12 0HS in?
W12 0HS is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency.
What is the neighbourhood like in W12 0HS?
The area has a mixed character, with Victorian terraces, inter-war estates and new-build apartments. It is highly multicultural and is being transformed by the major Old Oak Common regeneration project, one of the largest development schemes in London.
Are there good schools near W12 0HS?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What bus routes serve W12 0HS?
The area is well served by TfL buses along the Uxbridge Road (routes 207, 607 and 260 among others), with additional services on Du Cane Road and Harrow Road. Buses connect to Shepherd's Bush, Ealing, Paddington and Harlesden.
What is the Old Oak Common regeneration?
Old Oak Common is one of London's largest ever regeneration projects, overseen by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC). It will deliver thousands of new homes, offices and public spaces, and will include a major new HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange station.
What open spaces are near W12 0HS?
Wormwood Scrubs Park — a large open common with a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designation — is within roughly 600 metres. College Park Gardens provides a smaller local green space, and Westfield London's public areas are about 1.2 km away.
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Useful links
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