Wood Lane is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W12 7DP is located in the Shepherd's Bush Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Lane, London, W12 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W12 7JY, W12 7JZ, W12 7JS, W12 7JU, W12 7JN, W12 8AS, W12 7JP, W12 7GD, W12 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W12 7DP 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 | 49.7% | 51.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 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 7DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 59.3% | 64.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 18.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 47.2% | 43.9% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.5% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 17.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 43.7% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 13.8% | 5.1% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.1% | 13.3% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 11.7% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 11.0% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| White | 49.7% | 33.1% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -48.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 36% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 18.3% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 8% | 14% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 20.1% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50% | 35.8% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -47.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 35.2% | 27.2% | 9.8% | 25.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 13.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 7.9% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Addison average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-05-10 | £829,674 |
| 63 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2018-08-03 | £22,031 |
| 45 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,670,000 | 2016-03-11 | £1,677,472 |
| Flat 3 63 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2015-09-30 | £368,446 |
| 53 Wood Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2011-12-02 | £1,316,672 |
W12 7DP area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W12 7DP 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 | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Uxbridge Road , W12 8LH | 4out of 4 | 201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Coverdale Primary School Coverdale Road , Shepherds Bush W12 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Swift Primary Academy Australia Road , W12 7PT | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School 1 India Way , W12 7QT | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Westville Road , Hammersmith W12 9PT | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,259 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 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Dancers Academy 25 Bulwer Street , Shepherds Bush W12 8AR | - not rated | 248 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Tizard School South Africa Road , W12 7PA | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabernacle School 32 St Ann's Villas , Holland Park W11 4RS | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch22 Pupil Parent Partnership 191 Freston Road , London W10 6TH | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge School 61, Bryony Rd , White City W12 0SP | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Peri Peri Shepherd's Bush | 1 Wood Lane, London | 2 yd | |
| No.1 Coffee And Restaurant | 3 Wood Lane, London | 2 yd | |
| Tian Fu | 39 Bulwer Street, London | 129 yd | |
| Caffe Latte 200 | 200 Uxbridge Road, London | 136 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 190 - 192 Uxbridge Road, London | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Public House | 172 - 174 Uxbridge Road, London | 136 yd | |
| The Bull | Unit 1033, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 150 yd | |
| Defectors Weld | 170 Uxbridge Road, London | 224 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse, 31 Uxbridge Road | 235 yd | |
| Shepherds Bush Empire | Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frencho Tacos | Abbey Hotel, 23 Wood Lane | 26 yd | |
| Subway | 186 Uxbridge Road, London | 136 yd | |
| The Shake Lab | Kiosk 1015, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 150 yd | |
| Wheelcake Island | Kiosk 1013, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 150 yd | |
| Mr. Pretzels | Kiosk 1016, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Store B, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 150 yd | |
| Waitrose | Store E, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 150 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 164 Uxbridge Road, London | 224 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 31A Uxbridge Road, London | 235 yd | |
| Damas Gate | 81 - 85 Uxbridge Road, London | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Westfield London) WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE ARIEL WAY | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Royal Fitness (Closed) 23-25 23-25 Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Green (Closed) Shepherds Bush Green | tennis courts | 234 yd |
| New Grampians Squash Club (Closed) The Grampians The Grampians Shepherds Bush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 520 yd |
| Hammersmith Park WHITE CITY ESTATE | tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Shepherds Bush) WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE SHEPHERD'S BUSH GREEN | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Playfootball Shepherd'S Bush SOUTH AFRICA ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 637 yd |
| Queens Park Rangers (Loftus Road) South Africa Road | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Edward Woods Community Centre EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE NORLAND ROAD | 674 yd | |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 813 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 2.2% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.