Ariel Way is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W12 7SL is located in the Shepherd's Bush Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ariel Way, London, W12 7SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W12 7SL, W12 7GE, W12 7GD, W12 7JY, W12 7GG, W12 7GQ, W12 7DP, W12 7JL, W12 7JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W12 7SL 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 43.1% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 56.9% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 7SL, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.3% | 53.4% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 31.5% | 13.3% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 73.2% | 26.0% | 48.4% | 24.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 21.6% | -12.7% | 33.6% | -12.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 4.6% | -8.0% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7SL 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 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 Levels | 13% | 4.1% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 74% | 44.0% | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Other | 13.8% | 3.4% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 0.6% | -5.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 49.7% | 68.4% | 18.7% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 46.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 8% | 1.3% | -6.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 23.7% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| 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 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9% 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% | 45.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 21.3% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 19.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 12.9% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 13.6% | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 9.2% | 0.5% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 14.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ariel Way 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 fallen by about -11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 7 Ariel Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,500,000 | 2015-05-22 | £3,983,299 |
W12 7SL 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 7SL 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 7SL 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| 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 | 745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | 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 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Coverdale Primary School Coverdale Road , Shepherds Bush W12 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark White City Primary Academy 3 Edcity Walk , Edcity W12 7PT | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canberra Primary School Australia Road , W12 7PT | - not rated | 654 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canberra Infant School Australia Road , W12 7PT | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,893 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 | 1,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Vocational Ballet School 58 Bulwer Street , W12 8AP | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q+ Queensmill College 50 Ellerslie Road, 1st Floor , Shepherd's Bush W12 7BW | - not rated | 640 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabernacle School 32 St Ann's Villas , Holland Park W11 4RS | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch22 Include London 191 Freston Road , London W10 6TH | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Education Centre/Pupil Referral Unit 194 Freston Road , Latimer Road Station W10 6TT | - not rated | 763 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Yard Westfield | Units 2126 - 2128 And 3119 - 3121, White City Development Site | 0 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | Unit C304, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 0 yd | |
| Chai Ada | Retail Unit, White City Bus Station | 31 yd | |
| The Real Greek | Unit 1073, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd | |
| Spaghetti House | Unit 3125A, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | Unit 1033, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd | |
| The Broadcaster | Pavilion Building, 89 Wood Lane | 246 yd | |
| Little Moons | Unit K1208, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 288 yd | |
| The Green Public House | 172 - 174 Uxbridge Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Defectors Weld | 170 Uxbridge Road, London | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shake Lab | Kiosk 1015, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd | |
| Wheelcake Island | Kiosk 1013, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd | |
| Mr. Pretzels | Kiosk 1016, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd | |
| Krispy Kreme | Kiosk 1010, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | Kiosk 2012, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Store B, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd | |
| Waitrose | Store E, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 107 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 164 Uxbridge Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 31A Uxbridge Road, London | 425 yd | |
| Damas Gate | 81 - 85 Uxbridge Road, London | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Westfield London) WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE ARIEL WAY | health and fitness suite | 6 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Green (Closed) Shepherds Bush Green | tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Royal Fitness (Closed) 23-25 23-25 Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Hammersmith Park WHITE CITY ESTATE | tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Playfootball Shepherd'S Bush SOUTH AFRICA ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 541 yd |
| Edward Woods Community Centre EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE NORLAND ROAD | 591 yd | |
| Queens Park Rangers (Loftus Road) South Africa Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| New Grampians Squash Club (Closed) The Grampians The Grampians Shepherds Bush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 672 yd |
| Harrow Club W10 FRESTON ROAD | 674 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Shepherds Bush) WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE SHEPHERD'S BUSH GREEN | health and fitness suite | 683 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.