Map & location
Overview
W12 7FQ falls within the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The area sits on the western fringe of the W12 postal district, close to the North Circular hinterland and the emerging Old Oak Common regeneration zone — one of the largest urban renewal projects in the UK, set to transform former railway land into a new district with thousands of new homes and workplaces.
Everyday amenities can be found along Wood Lane and Uxbridge Road nearby, while the open spaces of Wormwood Scrubs park provide over 180 acres of green space within easy reach for walkers, cyclists and dog owners. The neighbourhood has a mixed residential character with Victorian terraces alongside more recent housing developments, and benefits from improving public transport connections as the Old Oak regeneration programme matures.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £880,000, around 35% above the wider W12 district average of £650,375 (HM Land Registry, 788 recent sales).
Getting here
W12 7FQ is well served by bus routes running along Uxbridge Road and Wood Lane, connecting the area to Shepherd's Bush, Acton, Ealing and central London. Cyclists benefit from relatively flat terrain and Cycleway 9, which runs through this part of west London towards the City. The area borders several major roads including the A40 Western Avenue approach and the North Circular (A406), making car-based journeys accessible, though parking can be competitive on residential streets. The forthcoming Old Oak Common HS2/Elizabeth line interchange station, currently under development a short distance away, will dramatically improve connectivity when complete.
What it's famous for
The surrounding area is best known for the vast open expanse of Wormwood Scrubs, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a cherished local green lung. The Scrubs has appeared in numerous films and TV productions and is home to a popular athletics track and football pitches. Nearby HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, a Victorian-era Category B men's prison, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in west London. The wider W12 district is also associated with the BBC's former Television Centre on Wood Lane — a cultural landmark now partly converted into homes, offices and the SOHO House White City members' club.
Services & facilities
Responsible for council services, planning and local taxes
Kerbside recycling, food waste and general rubbish collection
Nearest branch library, Uxbridge Road
Oversees major regeneration of Old Oak Common land
Grants and support for local voluntary organisations
Tourist attractions
180-acre open common, SSSI, athletics track and pitches
~0.4 kmIconic former BBC studio complex, now mixed-use destination
~1.2 kmOne of Europe's largest urban shopping centres
~1.5 kmAttractive Thames-side park with formal gardens and café
~2.5 kmFormer home of William Morris on the Thames at Hammersmith
~3 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mPharmacies
W127PA
~500 mW106QL · 02089 691465
~600 mW106QL · 020 89691465
~600 mDentists
W127PT
~250 mW127PH
~450 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Ark White City Primary Academy, is ~300 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~300 mAcademy converter
~400 mOther independent school
~400 mCommunity special school
~400 mAcademy converter
~450 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Hub of media, tech and creative businesses around Wood Lane
One of London's largest industrial and logistics zones nearby
Cafés, restaurants and takeaways serving the local community
Major construction and contracting activity in the regeneration zone
Gyms & leisure
Public running track within the Scrubs common
~0.5 kmMultiple grass football pitches for hire
~0.4 kmExtensive retail, dining and cinema complex at White City
~1.5 kmSwimming pool, gym and fitness classes
~3 kmPublic park with tennis courts and children's play area
~1.8 kmService providers
Full-fibre and cable broadband available across much of W12
Distribution network operators for this area
Water and sewerage services for west London
Residential & community
Period terraced housing typical on residential streets in this ward
Newer flatted developments associated with ongoing regeneration
Combination of owner-occupiers, private renters and social housing
Thousands of new homes planned as part of the Old Oak Common scheme
Transport
Train & Tube
White City
White City
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Shepherd's Bush Market
Shepherds Bush
Bus stops
Uxbridge Road stops
Frequent services east to central London and west to Ealing/Uxbridge
Wood Lane / Old Oak Lane stops
Services linking Shepherd's Bush, Harlesden and White City
Scrubs Lane stops
North–south bus corridor serving North Kensington and Harlesden
Cycle hire
Cycleway 9 (CS9)
Signed route towards Hammersmith and central London
TfL Santander Cycles docking station
Hire bikes available at nearby docking points around White City
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
LBHF On-street EV chargers
Council-installed charge points on residential streets in the borough
Defibrillators
Wormwood Scrubs Athletics Track
Defibrillator reported at the athletics facility
Postboxes & Post Office
Old Oak Common Lane Post Office
Local Post Office counter and mail services
Fuel stations
Uxbridge Road petrol station
Fuel forecourt with shop on the A4020 corridor
Places of worship
Victorian parish church serving the local community
~0.6 kmCatholic parish church near the Acton border
~1.5 kmLocal mosque serving the Muslim community in the borough
~2.5 kmHosts various faith gatherings and community events
~1.2 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 207% above the national average (209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1319 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
Proximity to Old Oak Common is pushing estimated values upward
Mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and new-build flats
Strong demand from professionals and families; estimated rents above outer-London average
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Major open common with protected wildlife habitat immediately adjacent
Affected by A40 and North Circular traffic; LBHF monitors pollution levels
One of London's largest growth areas with significant planned green infrastructure
Area sits away from the Thames floodplain; surface-water risk moderate
FAQs
Where exactly is the W12 7FQ postcode?
W12 7FQ is located in the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. It sits near the boundary with Ealing, close to Wormwood Scrubs park and the Old Oak Common regeneration area.
Which borough and ward does W12 7FQ fall in?
It is in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, within the College Park & Old Oak ward.
Which parliamentary constituency covers W12 7FQ?
W12 7FQ falls within the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency.
What is the W12 7FQ area like to live in?
The area has a diverse, mixed-tenure character with Victorian terraces alongside newer flats. It is undergoing significant regeneration linked to the Old Oak Common project, and has good bus links, proximity to Wormwood Scrubs park, and Westfield London nearby for shopping.
Are there schools near W12 7FQ?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What green spaces are near W12 7FQ?
Wormwood Scrubs is the standout local green space — a vast 180-acre common and SSSI with an athletics track, football pitches and open grassland, roughly 0.4 km from the postcode.
What is the Old Oak Common regeneration project near W12 7FQ?
Old Oak Common is one of the UK's largest regeneration projects, transforming former railway land close to this postcode into a new urban district. It will include thousands of new homes and a major new HS2/Elizabeth line interchange station.
How do I get to W12 7FQ by bus?
The area is well served by buses along Uxbridge Road (routes 207, 427, 607) and Wood Lane / Scrubs Lane, giving connections to Shepherd's Bush, Ealing, Acton, Harlesden and central London.
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