Shepherds Bush Road is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W6 7LS is located in the Brook Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W6 7PD, W14 0HJ, W14 0ET, W14 0HF, W6 7LR, W14 0HH, W14 0ER, W14 0HX, W6 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W6 7LS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 51.5% | 47.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 W6 7LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 65.6% | 64.3% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 25.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 58.3% | 54.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 32.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 53.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 13.9% | 2.6% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 67.5% | 59.7% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -21.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 40.9% 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 | 47.3% | 40.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| European Union | 20.7% | 22.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 12% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 10.7% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% 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 | 45.4% | 40.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 14.6% | 25.1% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 11.8% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherds Bush Road was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Addison average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shepherds Bush Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Addison and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 520 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Shepherds Bush Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 1997-09-01 | £395,156 |
W6 7LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
W6 7LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,985 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 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Coverdale Primary School Coverdale Road , Shepherds Bush W12 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 41a Brook Green , Hammersmith W6 7BL | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Dalling Road , Hammersmith W6 0BA | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,789 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 | 1,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,499 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 | 2,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Luxembourg Gardens , Hammersmith W6 7EA | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ecole Fran 59 Brook Green , W6 7BE | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Girls' School Brook Green , W6 7BS | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Young Dancers Academy 25 Bulwer Street , Shepherds Bush W12 8AR | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin and Latymer School Iffley Road , Hammersmith W6 0PG | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's Bakery | 102 - 104 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 49 yd | |
| Le Petit Citron | 98 - 100 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 49 yd | |
| Han Restaurant | 236 Blythe Road, London | 62 yd | |
| Real Thai | 238 Blythe Road, London | 62 yd | |
| Thai Rice | 238 Blythe Road, London | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond Arms | The Richmond, 55 Shepherd's Bush Road | 190 yd | |
| Brook Green Hotel | 170 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 192 yd | |
| The Havelock Tavern | The Havelock, 57 Masbro' Road | 444 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | 88 Masbro' Road, London | 471 yd | |
| The Duke Of Hammersmith | Draft House, 238 Shepherd's Bush Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul And Eden | 76 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 167 yd | |
| Hot Pot | 47A Goldhawk Road, London | 478 yd | |
| YO! To Go | 180 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 479 yd | |
| Takharistan | 50 - 52 Goldhawk Road, London | 530 yd | |
| Goldhawk Kabab & Coffee | 73 Goldhawk Road, London | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 48 - 50 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 167 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 49 Goldhawk Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 479 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 - The Links, West 12 Shopping Centre | 593 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 164 Uxbridge Road, London | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Green Tennis Courts BROOK GREEN | tennis courts | 358 yd |
| New Grampians Squash Club (Closed) The Grampians The Grampians Shepherds Bush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 405 yd |
| Masbro Centre MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| St Paul'S Girl'S School BROOK GREEN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Shepherds Bush) WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE SHEPHERD'S BUSH GREEN | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Hammersmith) 26-28 26-28 HAMMERSMITH GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Hammersmith Palais) SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Green (Closed) Shepherds Bush Green | tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Sacred Heart High School HAMMERSMITH ROAD | 698 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 | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.