Gayford Road is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W12 9BN is located in the Wendell Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gayford Road, London, W12 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W12 9LA, W12 9LW, W12 9BY, W12 9BG, W12 9LP, W12 9HH, W12 9BJ, W12 9EA, W12 9RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W12 9BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.1% | 51.1% | 10.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 58.9% | 48.9% | -10.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 54.3% | 54.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 31.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 53.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 60.5% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 16.3% | 1.3% | -15.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 0.6% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 64.9% | 65.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 43.1% | 55.7% | 12.6% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 16% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 7.8% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 11.3% | 2.5% | -8.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 40.8% | 55.9% | 15.1% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 18.4% | 27.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 5.6% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 3.1% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gayford Road was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Ravenscourt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gayford Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Ravenscourt and the 196th lowest crime rate of 520 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Maisonette 16 Gayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-05-15 | £475,000 |
| First Floor Flat 42 Gayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £678,000 | 2024-12-20 | £619,986 |
| Ground Floor Flat 42 Gayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-06-28 | £463,494 |
| 10 Gayford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-01-15 | £679,316 |
| Ground Floor Flat 20 Gayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-20 | £533,801 |
W12 9BN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 929 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 | 1,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School 35 Gayford Road , W12 9BY | 4out of 4 | 164 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wendell Park Primary School Cobbold Road , W12 9LB | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Westville Road , Hammersmith W12 9PT | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | 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 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,174 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 | 2,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q+ 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 483 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmill School 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 485 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BeyondAutism Post-19 214-216 Goldhawk Road , Hammersmith W12 9NX | - not rated | 881 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 1,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sufi Restaurant | 70 Askew Road, London | 95 yd | |
| GAIL's Askew Road | 116 - 118 Askew Road, London | 107 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 120 Askew Road, London | 107 yd | |
| Flip 'N' Wings | 112 Askew Road, London | 111 yd | |
| Askew Cafe | 105 Askew Road, London | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Tavern | Orchard Tavern, 136 Askew Road | 252 yd | |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club | 265 - 267 Uxbridge Road, London | 400 yd | |
| The Askew | 269 Uxbridge Road, London | 400 yd | |
| The Eagle | 215 Askew Road, London | 489 yd | |
| Princess Victoria | 217 Uxbridge Road, London | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Temple | 92 Askew Road, London | 111 yd | |
| St Elmo Fish Bar | 1 St Elmo Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Delight Kebab House | 107 Askew Road, London | 129 yd | |
| Olivia Pizza & Beijing Wok London | 147 Askew Road, London | 216 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 3 The Vale, Acton | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 100 Askew Road, London | 107 yd | |
| Tesco | 93 Askew Road, London | 129 yd | |
| ZAVICAJ Balkan Food | 113 Askew Road, London | 145 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 167 - 181 Askew Road, London | 361 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith Academy CATHNOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Ravenscourt Park RAVENSCOURT PARK | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| W6 Gym PREBEND GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Arts Educational Schools London BATH ROAD | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.