Richmond Way is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W12 8LY is located in the Addison electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Way, London, W12 8LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W12 8LQ, W12 8LG, W12 8PJ, W12 8PL, W12 8LE, W14 0EH, W12 8PN, W12 8PW, W14 0AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W12 8LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 49% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.9% 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 | 69.6% | 71.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 34.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 21.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 62.3% | 58.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around W12 8LY this area, 9.8% 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 70.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.6% | 70.1% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4.9% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 71.6% | 64.2% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 32.5% 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 | 53% | 32.5% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 28.6% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 22.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 13.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Oceania | 10.2% | 2.5% | -7.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% 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 | 50.8% | 32.4% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -50.8% |
| 10+ Years | 14% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.5% | 16.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 14.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 16.7% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.3% | 76.7% | -25.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond 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 -31.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Flat 38 Richmond Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-06-24 | £459,585 |
| Upper Ground Floor Flat 20 Richmond Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-01-05 | £439,549 |
| 28 Richmond Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2020-12-01 | £1,319,281 |
| 28 Richmond Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,320,000 | 2018-09-14 | £1,444,291 |
| Basement 20 Richmond Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £529,016 | 2017-12-14 | £501,322 |
W12 8LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Primary School Addison Gardens , Blythe Road W14 0DT | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Uxbridge Road , W12 8LH | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Coverdale Primary School Coverdale Road , Shepherds Bush W12 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,954 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 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,325 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 | 418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabernacle School 32 St Ann's Villas , Holland Park W11 4RS | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norland Place School 162-166 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SIAL 154-156 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Fran 59 Brook Green , W6 7BE | - not rated | 996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esquires Coffee | Unit 1 - The Broadway, West 12 Shopping Centre | 88 yd | |
| Coterie Catering Ltd | Shepherds Central, Charecroft Way | 132 yd | |
| SPRIGS VIETNAMESE LTD | 24 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 135 yd | |
| Aroma W12 | Unit B, West 12 Shopping Centre | 135 yd | |
| Sherlock: The Game Is Now | Unit 4-9 - The Links, West 12 Shopping Centre | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bar | West 12, The Broadway | 88 yd | |
| Belushi's | 13 - 15 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 135 yd | |
| Stewart Arms PH | 26 Norland Road, LONDON | 295 yd | |
| The Richmond Arms | The Richmond, 55 Shepherd's Bush Road | 444 yd | |
| Defectors Weld | 170 Uxbridge Road, London | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 20 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 135 yd | |
| Bagel Bite | 22 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 135 yd | |
| Greggs | 68 Uxbridge Road, London | 199 yd | |
| KFC | 100 - 102 Uxbridge Road, London | 294 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 122 Uxbridge Road, London | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 - The Links, West 12 Shopping Centre | 88 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 164 Uxbridge Road, London | 446 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 48 - 50 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 499 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Store B, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 614 yd | |
| Waitrose | Store E, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Shepherds Bush) WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE SHEPHERD'S BUSH GREEN | health and fitness suite | 47 yd |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 167 yd |
| New Grampians Squash Club (Closed) The Grampians The Grampians Shepherds Bush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 352 yd |
| Masbro Centre MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Edward Woods Community Centre EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE NORLAND ROAD | 443 yd | |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School ADDISON ROAD | 449 yd | |
| Shepherds Bush Green (Closed) Shepherds Bush Green | tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club ADDISON ROAD | tennis courts | 544 yd |
| Norland Square Norland Square | tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Gymbox (Westfield London) WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE ARIEL WAY | health and fitness suite | 716 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.