Lilac Street is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W12 0RU is located in the Wormholt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilac Street, London, W12 0RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W12 0RX, W12 0SH, W12 0RR, W12 0RH, W12 0SD, W12 0RE, W12 0RP, W12 0RF, W12 0RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W12 0RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 53.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W12 0RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 50% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 36.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 3.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 54.3% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.7% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 10.3% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 20.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 42% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 9.7% | 1.9% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 17.7% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 58.9% | 45.9% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 10.8% | 7% | -3.8% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 65.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 65.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 65.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 3.5% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Street was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the White City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilac Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in White City and the 176th lowest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lilac Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £699,000 | 2019-07-05 | £733,458 |
| 23 Lilac Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £667,500 | 2015-09-22 | £663,015 |
| 27 Lilac Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2007-08-24 | £685,409 |
| 15 Lilac Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2006-02-17 | £707,563 |
| 7 Lilac Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-04-22 | £443,515 |
The percentage of student residents living in W12 0RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Oak Primary School Mellitus Street , East Acton W12 0AS | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School 1 India Way , W12 7QT | - not rated | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School 1 India Way , W12 7QT | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 5,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix High School The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 247 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Sky Academy of Education and Arts 2a the Curve , W12 0RH | - not rated | 101 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge School 61, Bryony Rd , White City W12 0SP | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Tizard School South Africa Road , W12 7PA | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officers Mess - Aramark | H M Prison Wormwood Scrubs, Du Cane Road | 253 yd | |
| FoodCycle East Acton | Old Oak Community Centre, 76 Braybrook Street | 427 yd | |
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust@Hammersmith Hospital | Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road | 464 yd | |
| Amigo Shop | Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road | 464 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 188 Du Cane Road, London | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton Arms | The Wishing Well, 61 Old Oak Common Lane | 659 yd | |
| The Pocket Watch | 434 Uxbridge Road, London | 875 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 412 Uxbridge Road, London | 900 yd | |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club | 265 - 267 Uxbridge Road, London | 905 yd | |
| The Askew | 269 Uxbridge Road, London | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cr1# Calle 88 | 24 Yew Tree Road, London | 232 yd | |
| Rose Indian Takeaway | 196 Du Cane Road, London | 484 yd | |
| The Burger Box | 196 Du Cane Road, London | 484 yd | |
| Leghorn Foghorn | 186 Du Cane Road, London | 484 yd | |
| Tasty Wings | 77 Bloemfontein Road, London | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Cranston Court | 559 yd | |
| Iceland | 90 - 92 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 607 yd | |
| Baytee Halal Supermarket | 440 Uxbridge Road, London | 875 yd | |
| Co-op | 187 Uxbridge Road, London | 939 yd | |
| Tesco Express | BBC White City, 201 Wood Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 181 yd | |
| Cambridge School BRYONY ROAD | 360 yd | |
| Hmp Wormwood Scrubs WORMWOOD SCRUBS WORMWOOD SCRUBS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 466 yd |
| Phoenix Fitness Centre & Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool BLOEMFONTEIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Wormholt Park (Closed) Bryony Road | tennis courts | 511 yd |
| Old Oak Centre BRAYBROOK STREET | 606 yd | |
| Fatima Community Centre (Closed) Fatima Community Centre Fatima Community Centre Commonwealth Avenue | 614 yd | |
| Sport Imperial HAMMERSMITH CAMPUS HAMMERSMITH CAMPUS DU CANE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 794 yd |
| Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre HAMMERSMITH CAMPUS HAMMERSMITH CAMPUS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.