Map & location
Overview
W12 7RW falls within the College Park & Old Oak ward of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, close to the boundary with Ealing and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The immediate neighbourhood is characterised by inter-war and post-war terraced housing alongside newer residential developments, with Wormwood Scrubs — one of London's largest open spaces — lying just to the north. Old Oak Lane and the Grand Union Canal mark the western edge of this transitional district.
The wider Old Oak area is the focus of one of London's most ambitious regeneration projects, centred on the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), which aims to create thousands of new homes and jobs around the planned Old Oak Common station. This makes W12 7RW an area of genuine growth and change, with improved connectivity, new green infrastructure and expanding commercial activity all anticipated over the coming decade.
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 served by several bus routes running along Wood Lane, Scrubs Lane and Old Oak Common Lane, connecting to Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith, Acton and Paddington. Cycling is practical on relatively flat terrain, and the Quietway cycle network passes through nearby streets. The forthcoming Old Oak Common Elizabeth line interchange — one of the largest new rail stations in the UK — is being built within walking distance and will dramatically improve connections across London when complete.
What it's famous for
The neighbourhood sits alongside Wormwood Scrubs, the vast 86-hectare public park beloved by local dog walkers, sports clubs and nature lovers, which also gives its name to the Victorian prison on its northern edge. The wider W12 district is globally recognised for the BBC Television Centre on Wood Lane in Shepherd's Bush, a postwar architectural landmark now converted to a mixed-use hub of studios, flats and restaurants. Old Oak Common itself is historically significant as one of Britain's largest railway engine depots and is set to be reborn as a major interchange and new urban quarter.
Services & facilities
Local authority for planning, housing and waste services
Oversees major regeneration of the Old Oak Common area
Nearest public lending library, on Uxbridge Road
Local postal and banking counter services nearby
Tourist attractions
Vast open grassland with sports pitches, wildlife and walking trails
~400 mIconic Grade II listed broadcast building, now mixed-use
~1.3 kmVictorian park with tennis courts and café
~1.5 kmMajor retail and leisure centre in Shepherd's Bush
~1.8 kmScenic canalside walking and cycling route westward
~600 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W127RZ · 02034 880769
~350 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~350 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~350 mPharmacies
W127PA
~250 mW127FG · 020 87435442
~550 mW127GD · 020 87438432
~600 mDentists
W127PT
~150 mW127NU
~200 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Ark White City Primary Academy, is ~150 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~150 mLocal authority nursery school
~350 mAcademy converter
~350 mSpecial post 16 institution
~450 mCommunity special school
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
BBC and independent studios anchor a strong media cluster nearby
One of Europe's largest industrial areas, minutes to the north
Independent shops, cafés and convenience stores serving the community
Major construction and development activity attracting investment
Gyms & leisure
Open grassland with athletics track and model aircraft flying
~400 mChampionship football club, short bus ride away
~1.6 kmPublic leisure centre with pool and gym
~1.7 kmFlat cycling and walking route along historic waterway
~600 mEurope's largest urban shopping centre with cinema and restaurants
~1.8 kmService providers
Full-fibre and ADSL broadband infrastructure in the area
Cable broadband and TV available on many local streets
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone all provide 4G/5G coverage here
Kerbside recycling and bulky waste collection
Residential & community
Predominantly 1920s–1940s brick terraces, many in multiple occupation
Estates built by LCC and the borough from the 1950s onward
New residential schemes emerging as regeneration progresses
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing
Transport
Train & Tube
White City
White City
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Shepherd's Bush Market
Shepherds Bush
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Bus stops
Old Oak Common Lane / Braybrook Street
Stops serving routes towards Shepherd's Bush and Acton
Scrubs Lane
Northbound and southbound stops towards Harlesden and Chelsea
Cycle hire
Quietway 3 (Cycling)
Signed low-traffic cycle route connecting Wormwood Scrubs westward
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Off-road cycling along the canal towards Hayes or Little Venice
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Evyve / Ubitricity on-street chargers
Lamp-post EV chargers installed on several local residential streets
Defibrillators
Wormwood Scrubs Park defibrillator
AED unit registered with the community first responder network
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Old Oak Common Lane
Local branch offering post and parcel services
Fuel stations
Petrol station — Scrubs Lane / Harrow Road junction
Forecourt with fuel and convenience shop
Places of worship
Parish Church of England church serving the local community
~600 mRoman Catholic parish church north of the area
~1.0 kmLocal mosque serving the Muslim community of W12
~1.4 kmMethodist congregation with community programmes
~1.5 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 207% above the national average (209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1305 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
Terraces, estates and new-build flats in roughly equal measure
Strong private rented sector driven by proximity to central London
Thousands of new homes planned around Old Oak Common station site
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Part of the scrubs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for grassland habitats
Hammersmith & Fulham designates parts of the borough AQMA due to traffic pollution
Area is largely away from main flood plains; low Environment Agency risk rating
Major infrastructure works under way will reshape the local environment
FAQs
Where exactly is the postcode W12 7RW?
W12 7RW is located in the Old Oak area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, in the College Park & Old Oak ward. It sits in west London, close to Wormwood Scrubs park and the boundary with Ealing, roughly between Shepherd's Bush and Acton.
Which council is responsible for W12 7RW?
W12 7RW falls within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, which provides local services including planning, housing, waste and libraries. Parts of the wider regeneration area also fall under the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).
Which parliamentary constituency does W12 7RW fall in?
W12 7RW is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency.
What are schools like near W12 7RW?
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 Old Oak regeneration project near W12 7RW?
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation is overseeing one of the UK's largest regeneration projects, centred on the future Old Oak Common HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange. It plans thousands of new homes, jobs and public spaces in and around this postcode area.
What is Wormwood Scrubs, and how close is it to W12 7RW?
Wormwood Scrubs is an 86-hectare public open space — one of the largest in west London — featuring grassland, a nature reserve, athletics track and sports pitches. It is approximately 400 metres from W12 7RW and is ideal for walking, running and informal recreation.
What is the area around W12 7RW like to live in?
The area is a mixed west London neighbourhood with a blend of inter-war terraces, post-war estates and new developments. It benefits from good bus connections, proximity to Wormwood Scrubs park and the buzz of nearby Shepherd's Bush, while also being on the edge of one of London's most significant regeneration zones.
What bus routes serve W12 7RW?
Several TfL bus routes serve the area, running along Old Oak Common Lane and Scrubs Lane, with services connecting to Shepherd's Bush, Acton, Harlesden and beyond. See the Transport section above for specific route numbers and stop locations.
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Useful links
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