Old Oak Common Lane is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W3 7DS is located in the College Park & Old Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Oak Common Lane, London, W3 7DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7DW, W3 7PP, W12 0AB, W3 7PQ, W3 7PG, W3 7PN, W12 0BA, W12 0BB, W3 7PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 7DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 52.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 43.8% | 47.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 W3 7DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 54.9% | 52.7% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 29% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.7% | 42.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 26.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 31.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 15.3% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 54.6% | 45.1% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -36.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 72.3% | 60.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 11% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 60.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 27.2% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 2.9% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Oak Common Lane was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the College Park & Old Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Oak Common Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in College Park & Old Oak and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-07-15 | £406,364 |
| 236 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2015-07-23 | £435,615 |
| 174 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2012-02-10 | £402,226 |
| 236 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2010-12-17 | £457,962 |
| 180 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2008-10-06 | £514,405 |
W3 7DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 7DS 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Oak Primary School Mellitus Street , East Acton W12 0AS | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 5,221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix High School The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 2,388 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 | 2,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Sky Academy of Education and Arts 2a the Curve , W12 0RH | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 1,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Cafe 59 | 59A Erconwald Street, London | 314 yd | |
| Hurricane Rooms | Snooker Club, East Acton Arcade | 378 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | 188 Du Cane Road, London | 451 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 77 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 475 yd | |
| Mama Restaurant Cafe | 73 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton Arms | The Wishing Well, 61 Old Oak Common Lane | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Corner | 4 Erconwald Street, London | 353 yd | |
| Rose Indian Takeaway | 196 Du Cane Road, London | 451 yd | |
| The Burger Box | 196 Du Cane Road, London | 451 yd | |
| Leghorn Foghorn | 186 Du Cane Road, London | 451 yd | |
| Western Fried Chicken | 57 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90 - 92 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 193, Ebbett Court | 940 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit C, Rehearsal House | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Oak Centre BRAYBROOK STREET | 503 yd | |
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 726 yd | |
| Hmp Wormwood Scrubs WORMWOOD SCRUBS WORMWOOD SCRUBS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 740 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 811 yd |
| Wormwood Scrubs Park Scrubs Lane | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Igym London WOODWARD BUILDINGS WOODWARD BUILDINGS VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.