Old Oak Road is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W3 7HF is located in the Wormholt 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 Road, London, W3 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W12 0QE, W3 7HP, W3 7HS, W3 7HR, W3 7HT, W12 0QP, W3 7HG, W3 7HE, W12 0QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 7HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.9% | 53.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 7HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 50.6% | 56.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 32.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.1% | 53.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 27% | 26.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 6.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 8.2% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 45.4% | 21.2% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.9% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.4% 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 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 2.4% | -6.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 12% | 16.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 14.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 2.7% | -7.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 40.2% | 40.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -41.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 11.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 59.4% | 50.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 13.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 50.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 29.9% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 4.2% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 29.3% | 6.5% | 22.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Oak Road was 161.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% higher than the White City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Oak Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in White City and the 165th highest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142A Old Oak Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2017-09-29 | £367,732 |
| 144 Old Oak Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2014-08-08 | £945,998 |
| 142A Old Oak Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,500 | 2012-12-04 | £379,509 |
| 142A Old Oak Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2009-07-03 | £488,521 |
| 130 Old Oak Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2005-07-15 | £811,416 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 7HF 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Oak Primary School Mellitus Street , East Acton W12 0AS | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wendell Park Primary School Cobbold Road , W12 9LB | 3out of 4 | 1,047 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 | 1,660 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,966 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 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix High School The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 697 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,556 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 | 5,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,270 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 | 2,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,847 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 135 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 318 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Sky Academy of Education and Arts 2a the Curve , W12 0RH | - not rated | 411 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 | 641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmill School 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 662 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Drama | 199 Old Oak Road, Acton | 219 yd | |
| Hikaru | 205 Old Oak Road, Acton | 248 yd | |
| Food Stories Catering @ King Fahad Academy | King Fahad Academy, East Acton Lane | 253 yd | |
| Three Ounces, Sushi Express | 86 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 354 yd | |
| Chickenland | 88 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton Arms | The Wishing Well, 61 Old Oak Common Lane | 378 yd | |
| Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club | Shepherds Bush Cricket Club, 38 Bromyard Avenue | 548 yd | |
| Mode Club | Leisure Centre, 36 Bromyard Avenue | 607 yd | |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club | 265 - 267 Uxbridge Road, London | 675 yd | |
| The Askew | 269 Uxbridge Road, London | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kebab | 1 - 2 East Acton Arcade, Old Oak Common Lane | 200 yd | |
| Shawarmanji | 185 Old Oak Road, Acton | 207 yd | |
| Rara's Kitchen | 16 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 249 yd | |
| Kish Express | 17 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 254 yd | |
| Cr1# Calle 88 | 24 Yew Tree Road, London | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90 - 92 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 372 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 690 yd | |
| Baytee Halal Supermarket | 440 Uxbridge Road, London | 858 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Cranston Court | 888 yd | |
| Co-op | 187 Uxbridge Road, London | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 313 yd |
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 464 yd | |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Cambridge School BRYONY ROAD | 745 yd | |
| Club Des Sports THE PARK CLUB THE PARK CLUB EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Wormholt Park (Closed) Bryony Road | tennis courts | 830 yd |
| Old Oak Centre BRAYBROOK STREET | 848 yd | |
| Hmp Wormwood Scrubs WORMWOOD SCRUBS WORMWOOD SCRUBS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 851 yd |
| Phoenix Fitness Centre & Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool BLOEMFONTEIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.