Map & location
Overview
W12 7RQ falls within the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in a part of west London undergoing significant transformation. The area sits near the boundary with the London Borough of Ealing and is closely associated with the wider Old Oak and Park Royal regeneration programme — one of the largest urban renewal projects in the UK, centred on the planned high-speed rail interchange at Old Oak Common.
The immediate neighbourhood blends older terraced housing streets with newer mixed-use developments, and benefits from good connectivity westward towards Acton and eastward towards Shepherd's Bush and White City. Wormwood Scrubs open space — a large public park and nature reserve — lies just to the north, offering substantial green space in an otherwise dense urban setting.
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 7RQ is accessible by several bus routes along Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane. Cyclists can use the Wormwood Scrubs route and local quietways connecting to the wider Cycle Superhighway network. Drivers benefit from proximity to the A40 Western Avenue and the North Circular Road (A406). The area is well-placed for onward travel towards central London, Heathrow and the M25 via the A40.
What it's famous for
The Old Oak and Park Royal area is nationally recognised as one of Britain's most ambitious regeneration zones, with plans for tens of thousands of new homes and jobs centred on the future HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange at Old Oak Common. Wormwood Scrubs, immediately to the north, is a famous open space of over 80 hectares used for sport, walking and wildlife; it also gives its name to the nearby Category B prison, HMP Wormwood Scrubs, which has been part of the London landscape since the 1890s. The BBC's former White City complex is close by to the south-east, and the area retains a strong industrial and creative heritage.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and residents' services
Kerbside recycling, bulky waste and garden waste collection
Mayoral development corporation overseeing major local regeneration
Nearest major lending library, approx. 2 km south-east
Several Post Office counters within 1 km radius
Tourist attractions
Large open park and nature reserve with sports pitches and wildlife
~300 mAthletics and sports facility on the edge of Wormwood Scrubs
~600 mMajor shopping centre with 300+ stores and restaurants
~2.0 kmAward-winning fringe theatre in Shepherd's Bush
~2.2 kmVictorian municipal park with gardens, tennis and café
~3.5 kmCreative and media campus on former BBC Television Centre site
~2.5 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~250 mPharmacies
W127GD · 020 87438432
~500 mW127PA
~500 mW106TJ · 020 89690053
~650 mDentists
W127PT
~400 mW127NU
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Catch22 Include London, is ~300 m away.
Other independent special school
~300 mAcademy alternative provision converter
~350 mAcademy sponsor led
~400 mVoluntary aided school
~450 mOther independent school
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
One of Europe's largest industrial estates, just north of the postcode
BBC, ITV Studios and creative businesses based nearby
Small shops, convenience stores and takeaways along the main road
Major construction and development activity creating local employment
Gyms & leisure
Football, rugby and cricket pitches available by permit
~300 mPublic athletics track open for community use
~600 mSeveral independent gyms within 1 km along Du Cane Road
~500 mPopular open space for dog walkers and joggers
~300 mService providers
Fibre broadband available in the area
Cable broadband available on many streets in W12
Good 4G/5G coverage from EE, O2, Three and Vodafone
Electricity and gas distribution for the W12 postcode area
Residential & community
Traditional two- and three-storey terraced homes on local streets
Post-war and modern purpose-built flat conversions throughout the ward
Recent and ongoing new residential schemes linked to Old Oak regeneration
Area includes owner-occupied, private rented and social housing stock
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 stops
Frequent services towards Shepherd's Bush, Acton and Hammersmith
Old Oak Common Lane stops
Connections northward to Park Royal and Harlesden
Scrubs Lane stops
Services towards Kensal Green and Willesden Junction
Cycle hire
Wormwood Scrubs Quietway
Traffic-free and quiet cycling route across the Scrubs towards East Acton
Santander Cycles Docking Station
Hire bikes available at nearby docking points in Shepherd's Bush area
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
On-street EV Charging
Hammersmith & Fulham EV charge points on local residential streets
Defibrillators
Public Access Defibrillator
AED available at Linford Christie Stadium reception
Postboxes & Post Office
Local Post Office Counter
Post Office counter service available at a nearby convenience shop
Fuel stations
Filling Station
Petrol station on Du Cane Road with forecourt fuel and shop
Places of worship
Local Anglican parish church serving the College Park area
~800 mRoman Catholic church near HMP Wormwood Scrubs
~700 mSeveral mosques serving the community in the wider W12 area
~1.0 kmFaith provision within the prison; not public-facing
~500 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 143% above the national average (165.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1372 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
Older housing stock sits alongside growing new-build developments near Old Oak Common
High-density terraced and flatted housing typical of inner west London
Significant proportion of social and private rented homes; estimated owner-occupation below London average
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Over 80 hectares of public open space providing valuable urban green lung
Proximity to A40 means elevated road traffic pollution; LBHF monitors local air quality
Du Cane Road and local arterials generate moderate background traffic noise
Major long-term regeneration will reshape the built environment over coming decades
FAQs
Where exactly is W12 7RQ?
W12 7RQ 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 open space and the Old Oak Common regeneration zone.
Which council covers W12 7RQ?
W12 7RQ falls under the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), a Mayoral body, also has planning authority over parts of the immediate area due to the major regeneration programme.
Which parliamentary constituency is W12 7RQ in?
W12 7RQ is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency.
What is the Old Oak regeneration project?
Old Oak Common is one of the UK's largest planned urban regeneration projects, aiming to create tens of thousands of new homes and jobs around a major new transport interchange linking HS2 and the Elizabeth line, directly adjacent to the W12 7RQ area.
What is Wormwood Scrubs and is it near W12 7RQ?
Wormwood Scrubs is a large public open space of over 80 hectares located approximately 300 metres from W12 7RQ. It offers sports pitches, walking, cycling and wildlife areas, and includes the Linford Christie Stadium athletics facility.
What schools serve the W12 7RQ area?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the College Park & Old Oak ward — see the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the W12 7RQ area like to live in?
The area is a diverse, predominantly residential part of inner west London undergoing significant change. It offers good bus connections, large green spaces at Wormwood Scrubs, and proximity to Westfield London and Shepherd's Bush, with ongoing regeneration bringing new homes and facilities.
What bus routes serve W12 7RQ?
Several bus routes serve the area along Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane, connecting to Shepherd's Bush, Acton, Hammersmith, Harlesden and Kensal Green. The 220, 272 and 295 are among the key routes operating nearby.
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Useful links
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