Westway is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W12 7AP is located in the College Park & Old Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westway, London, W12 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W12 7AL, W12 7AF, W12 7AG, W12 7DJ, W12 7AD, W12 7AR, W12 7AQ, W12 7AA, W12 0RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W12 7AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 7AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 44.1% | 50.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 30.4% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 51.7% | 44.6% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 28% | 36.2% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.8% | 25.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 33.9% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 18% | 4.2% | -13.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 18.9% | 9% | -9.9% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 51.4% | 44% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 13.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 57.1% | 56.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 12% | 9% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 56.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 27.5% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 3.3% | -22.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 27.5% | 6.5% | 21.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westway was 97.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the College Park & Old Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westway has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in College Park & Old Oak and the 245th lowest crime rate of 520 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Westway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2020-08-18 | £476,510 |
| 229 Westway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2014-01-17 | £411,342 |
| 225 Westway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2006-08-16 | £438,590 |
| 227 Westway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2004-05-28 | £591,425 |
| 239 Westway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2002-09-09 | £480,145 |
W12 7AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W12 7AP 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bentworth Primary Academy Bentworth Road , Westway W12 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School 1 India Way , W12 7QT | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Swift Primary Academy Australia Road , W12 7PT | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlane High School Du Cane Road , Hammersmith W12 0TN | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge School 61, Bryony Rd , White City W12 0SP | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Tizard School South Africa Road , W12 7PA | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmill School 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust@Hammersmith Hospital | Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road | 274 yd | |
| Amigo Shop | Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road | 274 yd | |
| FoodCycle White City | Our Lady Of Fatima Church, Commonwealth Avenue | 331 yd | |
| Golden Pie In Association With Zoom Enterprises | Our Lady Of Fatima Church, Commonwealth Avenue | 331 yd | |
| Wolfson House | Post Graduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Tavern | 51 South Africa Road, London | 671 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Wood Lane, London | 700 yd | |
| The Broadcaster | Pavilion Building, 89 Wood Lane | 938 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 412 Uxbridge Road, London | 1,013 yd | |
| The Pocket Watch | 434 Uxbridge Road, London | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Wings | 77 Bloemfontein Road, London | 382 yd | |
| City Grill | 95 Bloemfontein Road, London | 382 yd | |
| Crussh | Unit 1, Media Works Building | 531 yd | |
| Fish And Chic (Murhan Ltd) | 253 Wood Lane, London | 599 yd | |
| Cr1# Calle 88 | 24 Yew Tree Road, London | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Cranston Court | 471 yd | |
| Tesco Express | BBC White City, 201 Wood Lane | 564 yd | |
| Tesco | Ground Floor, 13-15 North Pole Road | 909 yd | |
| Baytee Halal Supermarket | 440 Uxbridge Road, London | 1,037 yd | |
| Co-op | 187 Uxbridge Road, London | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fatima Community Centre (Closed) Fatima Community Centre Fatima Community Centre Commonwealth Avenue | 310 yd | |
| Sport Imperial HAMMERSMITH CAMPUS HAMMERSMITH CAMPUS DU CANE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Woodlane High School WOODLANE HIGH SCHOOL WOODLANE HIGH SCHOOL DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 353 yd |
| Cambridge School BRYONY ROAD | 366 yd | |
| Phoenix Fitness Centre & Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool BLOEMFONTEIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 368 yd |
| Wormholt Park (Closed) Bryony Road | tennis courts | 474 yd |
| Hmp Wormwood Scrubs WORMWOOD SCRUBS WORMWOOD SCRUBS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre HAMMERSMITH CAMPUS HAMMERSMITH CAMPUS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Playfootball Shepherd'S Bush SOUTH AFRICA ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 612 yd |
| Burlington Danes Academy BURLINGTON DANES SCHOOL BURLINGTON DANES SCHOOL WOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 620 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.