Map & location
Overview
W12 0NN is located in the College Park & Old Oak area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, close to the boundary with Ealing and within easy reach of the A40 Westway corridor. The neighbourhood sits between the established residential streets of East Acton and the regenerating Old Oak Common zone — one of the largest development areas in London, which is set to transform the western fringes of this postcode over coming years.
The immediate area mixes Victorian and inter-war terraced housing with light-industrial pockets and newer residential blocks. Wormwood Scrubs — the expansive open common — lies just to the south, providing a vast green lung for residents. The Hammersmith and City line and the Overground both pass nearby, making central London highly accessible from W12 0NN.
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 0NN is well served by public transport. Several bus routes connect the area to Shepherd's Bush, Acton, Ealing, and central London along the Uxbridge Road and Old Oak Common Lane. Cyclists can access the area via Quietway 15 and the emerging Old Oak cycle network, and the A40 Westway provides swift road access eastward into the city. The Old Oak Common regeneration includes plans for future HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange at Old Oak Common station, which will significantly improve connectivity when completed.
What it's famous for
W12 0NN and its surroundings are closely associated with Wormwood Scrubs, both the famous Victorian prison and the vast 180-acre common that shares its name — one of the largest open spaces in west London, used for sport, dog walking and community events. The nearby Old Oak Common depot has long been a key railway engineering site, and the entire area is now at the centre of one of the UK's biggest regeneration schemes, with thousands of new homes, parks and amenities planned for the coming decades. The neighbourhood has historically been a gateway community for successive waves of newcomers to London.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and community services
Oversees one of London's largest regeneration zones nearby
Standard residential and business postal services
Kerbside collections and local recycling points
Tourist attractions
Vast 180-acre open common with sports pitches and wildlife
~400 mSmaller green space with play areas off Braybrook Street
~300 mAthletics and sports facility on the edge of Wormwood Scrubs
~600 mOne of Europe's largest urban shopping centres
~1.6 kmCelebrated fringe theatre in Shepherd's Bush
~1.8 kmGrade II listed Victorian prison, a local landmark since 1891
~500 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 light-industrial, logistics and trade units
Local shops, takeaways and independent traders
Major incoming commercial and residential development hub
Several storage facilities serving local residents and businesses
Gyms & leisure
Football, rugby and athletics on the common
~400 mAthletics track and community sports facility
~600 mPopular off-lead areas for dog owners across the scrubs
~400 mMajor retail, dining and cinema complex at Shepherd's Bush
~1.6 kmSeveral traditional pubs and bars in the surrounding streets
~600 mService providers
FTTP and FTTC broadband available across W12
Cable broadband and TV services in parts of W12
Full 4G and 5G coverage across the W12 0 area
Standard mains gas and electricity supply
Residential & community
Period terraced streets typical of west London inner suburbs
LCC and borough estates from the 1920s–40s
Growing number of contemporary apartment developments near Old Oak
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing
Transport
Train & Tube
East Acton Underground Station
East Acton
White City
White City
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Bus stops
Old Oak Common Lane / Scrubs Lane
Routes connecting Shepherd's Bush, Acton and North Kensington
Uxbridge Road stops
Frequent buses east to Shepherd's Bush and west to Ealing
Cycle hire
Quietway 15
Signed cycle route connecting Old Oak to central London
Santander Cycles docking station
Hire bikes available at nearby Shepherd's Bush and Acton docks
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Wormwood Scrubs Car Park EV Points
Public EV charging on the edge of the common
Defibrillators
Linford Christie Stadium
Publicly registered defibrillator at the sports facility
Postboxes & Post Office
East Acton Post Office
Full post office services on Erconwald Street
Fuel stations
Westway Filling Station
Petrol and diesel station near the A40 junction
Places of worship
Parish church serving the Old Oak Common neighbourhood
~600 mBaptist congregation on Erconwald Street area
~700 mMosque serving the wider W12 Muslim community
~1.5 kmAnglican church close to the Shepherd's Bush boundary
~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
Combination of period terraces and newer flatted developments
Planned delivery of thousands of new homes over coming decades
Strong private rental market driven by transport links and proximity to Westfield
Demographics
Air quality & noise
180-acre Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation
Moderate NOx levels due to proximity to the A40 Westway
Opportunity Area Planning Framework designates major future growth
Area sits away from main river floodplains; low surface-water risk
FAQs
Where exactly is W12 0NN?
W12 0NN is in the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. It lies roughly between East Acton to the north-west, Old Oak Common to the west, and Wormwood Scrubs Common to the south.
Which council covers W12 0NN?
W12 0NN falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Council services including bin collections, planning and housing are provided by Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
Which parliamentary constituency is W12 0NN in?
W12 0NN is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency.
What is the College Park & Old Oak area like to live in?
It's a mixed, diverse west London neighbourhood with Victorian terraces, inter-war estates and newer builds. Wormwood Scrubs common offers substantial green space, and the area is undergoing major regeneration centred on Old Oak Common, bringing new homes and infrastructure over coming years.
Are there schools near W12 0NN?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to central London from W12 0NN?
Multiple bus routes connect the area to Shepherd's Bush, from where tube and rail services reach central London quickly. Cyclists can use Quietway 15, and the A40 Westway provides fast road access eastward.
What is the Old Oak Common regeneration and will it affect W12 0NN?
Old Oak Common is one of the UK's largest regeneration projects, overseen by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation. Thousands of new homes, a new HS2/Elizabeth line interchange station, parks and commercial space are planned. The scheme will significantly transform the western edge of the W12 0NN area over the coming decades.
What open spaces are near W12 0NN?
Wormwood Scrubs Common — a vast 180-acre open space and Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation — is the area's defining green space, offering sports pitches, dog-walking areas and wildlife habitats within easy walking distance.
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