Map & location
Overview
W12 7RH is located in the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. The area lies broadly between Shepherd's Bush to the south-east and Old Oak Common to the north-west, with the residential streets of College Park and East Acton forming the immediate neighbourhood. The ward straddles the boundary between the boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham and Ealing, giving the area a distinctly mixed character of Victorian terraces, post-war housing estates and newer regeneration schemes.
The wider W12 district is undergoing significant change, most notably through the long-term Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) regeneration programme, one of the largest urban regeneration projects in the UK. Local residents benefit from proximity to the green spaces of Wormwood Scrubs to the north, as well as easy access to the retail and leisure offer of Shepherd's Bush, including Westfield London — one of Europe's largest urban shopping centres.
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
The area is well connected by London buses, with several routes running along the nearby Du Cane Road, Wood Lane and Scrubs Lane corridors, linking residents to Shepherd's Bush, Acton, Paddington and central London. Cycling infrastructure has improved in recent years, with quiet routes through Wormwood Scrubs park offering car-free links eastward and westward. The Old Oak Common area to the north-west is set to become a major interchange station for HS2 and the Elizabeth line, which will significantly enhance connectivity in the coming years. Road access is good via the A40 (Western Avenue) and A219, and the area is within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
What it's famous for
The W12 postcode area is best known for Westfield London in Shepherd's Bush, one of the UK's largest shopping centres. The area also borders Wormwood Scrubs, the famous Victorian prison and adjoining open common — a rare large expanse of open grassland in west London that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a popular spot for walking, sports and nature. The BBC Television Centre on Wood Lane, though now partially converted to residential and creative office use, remains an iconic local landmark central to British broadcasting history. The Old Oak Common regeneration zone is set to reshape this part of west London dramatically over the next two decades.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and waste services
Overseeing one of London's largest regeneration zones nearby
Borough policing covering W12 and surrounding wards
Public library with study space and community programmes nearby
Manages public open space and community use of the Scrubs
Tourist attractions
Large open common, SSSI grassland and nature reserve
~0.4 kmOne of Europe's largest urban shopping centres
~1.8 kmIconic Grade II listed broadcasting HQ, now mixed-use
~1.5 kmAttractive riverside park with café and formal gardens
~2.5 kmCelebrated fringe theatre in the heart of Shepherd's Bush
~1.9 kmVictorian Category B prison, a striking local landmark
~0.5 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W127RZ · 02034 880769
~200 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~200 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~200 mPharmacies
W127PA
~500 mW127GD · 020 87438432
~600 mW106TJ · 020 89690053
~650 mDentists
W127PT
~350 mW127NU
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Catch22 Include London, is ~350 m away.
Other independent special school
~350 mAcademy sponsor led
~350 mAcademy alternative provision converter
~350 mOther independent school
~500 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major retail and leisure employment hub nearby in Shepherd's Bush
Media, tech and creative offices around former BBC campus on Wood Lane
One of Europe's largest industrial estates, minutes to the north
Large-scale construction and development activity in the locality
Independent cafés, restaurants and takeaways along Du Cane Road
Gyms & leisure
Football pitches, athletics track and open grassland for recreation
~0.4 km24-hour gym facility close to the W12 area
~1.7 kmCouncil-run leisure centre with pool and gym facilities
~2.8 kmAttractive public park with tennis courts and play areas
~1.4 kmMultiplex cinema within the Westfield shopping centre
~1.8 kmService providers
Full fibre and FTTC broadband widely available in W12
Cable broadband and TV services available across the W12 area
Good 4G/5G coverage throughout W12
Water and sewerage provider for Hammersmith and Fulham
Standard mains electricity and gas supply available
Residential & community
Characteristic two- and three-storey terraced streets throughout College Park
Several estates from the 1950s–70s in the Old Oak area
Growing number of regeneration-led flatted developments near Old Oak Common
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social rented homes
Significant planned transformation with thousands of new homes anticipated
Transport
Train & Tube
White City
White City
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Shepherd's Bush Market
Shepherds Bush
Bus stops
Du Cane Road / Wormwood Scrubs
Routes connecting Shepherd's Bush, East Acton and Harlesden
Wood Lane / Shepherd's Bush area
Frequent buses to central London, Paddington and Acton
Old Oak Common Lane
Bus links northward toward Harlesden and Park Royal
Cycle hire
Wormwood Scrubs Greenway
Off-road cycling route through the Scrubs open space
Santander Cycles Docking Station
Hire bikes available at nearby Shepherd's Bush docking points
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
LBHF On-Street EV Charging
Council EV charge points on residential streets in the borough
Westfield London Car Park EV Bays
Multiple rapid EV chargers in the Westfield shopping centre car park
Defibrillators
Wormwood Scrubs Registered AED
Defibrillator registered on The Circuit at the open space facilities
Postboxes & Post Office
Old Oak Common Post Office
Local post office serving the College Park and Old Oak area
Fuel stations
BP Garage, Wood Lane
Petrol station with shop close to the Shepherd's Bush border
Places of worship
Church of England parish church serving the broader area
~1.2 kmRoman Catholic church with active parish community
~2.4 kmEstablished mosque serving west London Muslim communities
~1.5 kmNondenominational community church in Shepherd's Bush
~1.8 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 143% above the national average (165.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1360 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 1,102.
Housing & utilities
Roughly equal split estimated between owner-occupied, private rented and social housing
Victorian terraces dominate College Park; flats more common near Old Oak
OPDC plans thousands of new homes in the Old Oak Common zone over 20 years
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Large open grassland and nature reserve directly adjacent to the ward
W12 falls within London's Ultra Low Emission Zone, aiding air quality improvement
Background traffic noise from the A40 corridor; quieter on residential side streets
Active construction works expected to increase temporarily as regeneration proceeds
FAQs
Where exactly is the W12 7RH postcode?
W12 7RH is in the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in west London. It lies between Shepherd's Bush to the south-east and Old Oak Common to the north-west, close to Wormwood Scrubs open space.
Which council covers W12 7RH?
W12 7RH falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Council services such as rubbish collection, planning and housing are managed from the Town Hall in King Street, Hammersmith.
Which parliamentary constituency is W12 7RH in?
W12 7RH is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency, which is represented in the House of Commons.
What is the nearest train or Underground station to W12 7RH?
Several stations are within walking or short bus distance of W12 7RH. See the Transport section above for the nearest options, including approximate distances.
What schools are near W12 7RH?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the College Park & Old Oak area. See the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the W12 7RH area like to live in?
The area has a mixed, multicultural character with a blend of Victorian terraces, post-war estates and new-build developments. Wormwood Scrubs provides outstanding nearby green space, and the Shepherd's Bush and Westfield retail hub is close. The Old Oak Common regeneration programme means the area is changing significantly.
What big development is happening near W12 7RH?
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is overseeing one of the UK's largest urban regeneration projects nearby. Plans include thousands of new homes, offices, parks and a major new transport interchange at Old Oak Common for HS2 and the Elizabeth line.
Is W12 7RH in the London ULEZ?
Yes, W12 7RH falls within London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Drivers of older, more polluting vehicles must pay a daily charge when driving in this zone.
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