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Wood Lane is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W12 7FS is located in the White City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Wood Lane, London, W12 7FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W12 7FT, W12 7RJ, W12 7GJ, W12 7GN, W12 7GP, W12 7GR, W12 7GS, W12 7DZ, W12 7EA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W12 7FS is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%43.1%-6.6% 51.0% -7.9%
Male50.3%56.9%6.6% 49.0% 7.9%

Partnership Status

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 7FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single59.3%53.4%-5.9% 37.9% 15.5%
Married: Opposite sex18.2%31.5%13.3% 44.2% -12.7%
Married: Same sex1.6%3.4%1.8% 0.3% 3.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.4%1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
Separated5.1%1.4%-3.7% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced11.1%8.2%-2.9% 9.1% -0.9%
Widowed4.7%0.7%-4.0% 6.1% -5.4%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.2%73.2%26.0% 48.4% 24.8%
Good health34.3%21.6%-12.7% 33.6% -12.0%
Fair health12.6%4.6%-8.0% 12.7% -8.1%
Bad health3.5%0%-3.5% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health2.4%0.7%-1.7% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around W12 7FS this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications18.6%3.4%-15.2% 18.2% -14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.7%2.1%-8.6% 9.6% -7.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13%4.1%-8.9% 13.4% -9.3%
Apprenticeship2%0%-2.0% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.9%13%1.1% 16.9% -3.9%
Degree or Similar30%74%44.0% 33.8% 40.2%
Other13.8%3.4%-10.4% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2.4%7.7%5.3% 0.7% 7.0%
Indian2.8%3.9%1.1% 3.1% 0.8%
Pakistani0.7%2.6%1.9% 2.7% -0.1%
Other Asian9.1%9%-0.1% 1.6% 7.4%
Black African5.9%0.6%-5.3% 2.5% -1.9%
Black Caribbean9.4%0%-9.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black5.6%0%-5.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.7%1.3%-0.4% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African3.1%1.3%-1.8% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.7%1.3%-0.4% 0.8% 0.5%
White49.7%68.4%18.7% 81.4% -13.0%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab1.4%1.9%0.5% 0.6% 1.3%
Other4.9%1.3%-3.6% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.2%46.1%-8.1% 83.2% -37.1%
European Union12.6%14.5%1.9% 6.1% 8.4%
Rest of Europe1.7%5.9%4.2% 0.8% 5.1%
Africa8%1.3%-6.7% 2.7% -1.4%
Middle East and Asia12.6%23.7%11.1% 5.6% 18.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.6%8.6%2.0% 1.3% 7.3%
Oceania3.8%0%-3.8% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK50%45.2%-4.8% 83.2% -38.0%
10+ Years8%9%1.0% 9.8% -0.8%
5-10 Years8.7%11.6%2.9% 2.9% 8.7%
2-5 Years11.9%21.3%9.4% 2.2% 19.1%
Less than 2 years21.3%12.9%-8.4% 1.9% 11.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom51.9% 76.7% -24.8%
Ireland1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Germany1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Italy3.9% 0.6% 3.3%
Portugal1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Romania4.5% 0.9% 3.6%
Other EU countries5.2% 1.5% 3.7%
Other Europe4.5% 0.2% 4.3%
Middle East1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Eastern Asia13.6% 0.3% 13.3%
Southern Asia2.6% 1.2% 1.4%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean4.5% 0.3% 4.2%
Central and South America1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
No passport held0.6% 13.5% -12.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.2% 37.2% 4.0%
Christian29.4% 46.2% -16.8%
Buddhist9.2% 0.5% 8.7%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Jewish0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Muslim3.9% 6.5% -2.6%
Not answered14.4% 6.0% 8.4%

Safety

Is Wood Lane Street dangerous?

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 and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,800
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in W12 7FS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wood Lane are based on 447 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hammersmith And Fulham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wood Lane, London, W12 7FS

Estimated Average Property Prices for W12 7FS

Average Price
£950,843
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£961,987
Other
£14,807

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wood Lane

Average Price
£1,280,084
Semi-Detached
£1,632,023
Terraced
£682,541
Detached
£1,423,963
Flats/Maisonettes
£963,052
Other
£6,831,705

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wood LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 312 3 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£590,0002025-03-28 £588,011
Apartment 412 3 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£620,0002025-03-26 £617,910
Apartment 104 3 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£525,0002024-12-09 £480,077
Apartment 408 3 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£600,0002024-07-15 £541,955
Apartment 101 3 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,450,0002024-03-20 £1,286,150
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W12 7FS

Employment

W12 7FS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.

W12 7FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in W12 7FS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee74
Self-Employed29
Looking after home or family10
Part-Time Employee8
Student (economically inactive)8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Other6
Retired5
Long-Term Sick or disabled0
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Transport and storage13
Other13
Administrative and support service activities12
Information and communication10
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Construction9
Human health and social work activities9
Education7
Financial and insurance activities7
Real estate activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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 4 347 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 1,061 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 1,193 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne Children's Centre
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 1,980 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,020 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Swift Primary Academy
Australia Road , W12 7PT
3out of 4 191 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
1 India Way , W12 7QT
4out of 4 403 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
Bentworth Road , Westway W12 7AJ
3out of 4 639 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Uxbridge Road , W12 8LH
4out of 4 646 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Miles Coverdale Primary School
Coverdale Road , Shepherds Bush W12 8JJ
4out of 4 823 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Phoenix Academy
The Curve , W12 0RQ
3out of 4 804 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Kensington Aldridge Academy
1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX
4out of 4 1,013 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD
3out of 4 1,230 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,482 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL
3out of 4 1,497 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 1,592 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 2,533 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,725 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 4,186 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 993 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 4,603 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jack Tizard School
South Africa Road , W12 7PA
4out of 4 468 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Catch22 Pupil Parent Partnership
191 Freston Road , London W10 6TH
- not rated 659 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cambridge School
61, Bryony Rd , White City W12 0SP
3out of 4 663 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ormiston Latimer Academy
194 Freston Road , Latimer Road Station W10 6TT
3out of 4 699 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Young Dancers Academy
25 Bulwer Street , Shepherds Bush W12 8AR
- not rated 702 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Endo At The RotundaThe Rotunda, 3 Television Centre0 yd
White City Studio1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane53 yd
Kin PizzaUnit 7, 2 Television Centre53 yd
Kricket TVCUnit 2, 2 Television Centre53 yd
Flying Horse CoffeeUnit 3, 2 Television Centre53 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BroadcasterPavilion Building, 89 Wood Lane122 yd
Queens Tavern51 South Africa Road, London216 yd
Little MoonsUnit K1208, Westfield London Shopping Centre343 yd
The BullUnit 1033, Westfield London Shopping Centre443 yd
The White HorseWhite Horse, 31 Uxbridge Road589 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
BubbleologyUnit K2212, Westfield London Shopping Centre343 yd
CrusshUnit 1, Media Works Building387 yd
The Shake LabKiosk 1015, Westfield London Shopping Centre443 yd
Wheelcake IslandKiosk 1013, Westfield London Shopping Centre443 yd
Mr. PretzelsKiosk 1016, Westfield London Shopping Centre443 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & SpencerStore B, Westfield London Shopping Centre443 yd
WaitroseStore E, Westfield London Shopping Centre443 yd
Tesco ExpressBBC White City, 201 Wood Lane467 yd
Tesco Express31A Uxbridge Road, London589 yd
Damas Gate81 - 85 Uxbridge Road, London647 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hammersmith Park
WHITE CITY ESTATE
tennis courts174 yd
Playfootball Shepherd'S Bush
SOUTH AFRICA ROAD
artificial grass pitch214 yd
Gymbox (Westfield London)
WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE ARIEL WAY
health and fitness suite335 yd
Queens Park Rangers (Loftus Road)
South Africa Road
grass pitches451 yd
Fatima Community Centre (Closed)
Fatima Community Centre Fatima Community Centre Commonwealth Avenue
573 yd
Harrow Club W10
FRESTON ROAD
581 yd
Royal Fitness (Closed)
23-25 23-25 Uxbridge Road
health and fitness suite586 yd
Bbc Squash Club (Closed)
Woodlands Woodlands Wood Lane
health and fitness suite, squash courts687 yd
Phoenix Fitness Centre & Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool
BLOEMFONTEIN ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool698 yd
Shepherds Bush Green (Closed)
Shepherds Bush Green
tennis courts709 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed175 Mbit/s
Average download speed361.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed150 Mbit/s
Average upload speed301 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.