W12 8LG has a low crime rate (33.1 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Hammersmith and Fulham borough.

What are property prices in W12 8LG?

The median property price in W12 8LG is £465k. Prices changed -50.0% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in W12 8LG?

W12 8LG has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 5, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). The nearest tube station is Shepherd's Bush (Central Line), approximately 1.8 minutes away. There are 3 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near W12 8LG?

The nearest primary school to W12 8LG is Addison Primary School rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (Ofsted: Outstanding). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for W12 8LG?

W12 8LG has a liveability score of 84/100, placing it in the top 1% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

W12 8LG Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍W12 8LG is in Addison, Hammersmith and Fulham — one of London's best-connected postcodes (PTAL 5).
🏠Property prices average £465k (median). Crime is 49% below the London average.
👤Best for: Families, Commuters, Young professionals

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 3 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£465,000

Median sale price

-50.0%

This year

Flat

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

+55.7%

Sales (24 months)3

New build0.0%

Avg flat£465,000

Price per m²£7,323/m²

Avg floor area63.5 m²

EPC breakdown

14%

42%

Based on 64 properties · Confidence: high

Street mix

Terraced 7%Flat 91%Other 2%

LHA rates — Inner West London

Shared room£760/mo

1 bedroom£1350/mo

2 bedrooms£1625/mo

3 bedrooms£2050/mo

4 bedrooms£2550/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£10,750

First-time buyerFTB

£2,000

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£24,700

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

9.7×

Price-to-income

£2,326/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Falling

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield855 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£158,750

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction erabefore 1900

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (not community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band DAnnual charge £1,459

Price growth potentialLow

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£465,000)

£10,750

Standard buyer

£2,000

First-time buyer

Save £8,750

Affordability check — your annual salary

Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Moderate

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Avg monthly rent£1,950

Gross yield5.03% (good)

Gentrification score31/100

Sales last 12 months1

Rental market

Very High

Demand

Very Low

Void risk

Young professional

Tenant profile

+11.4%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

8/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Low

Price growth potential

High

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Safety

29 May

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

33.1 incidents per 1,000 residents

↑ Rising 260.0%

-43% vs borough

Crime by type

Other14

Violence & sexual offences11

Anti-social behaviour9

Vehicle crime7

Burglary7

Theft4

Drug offences2

Robbery0

Road safety

100

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 149% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 5

Very Good

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Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)Central line

1.8 min walk

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Shepherds Bush

Nearby stations

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Shepherd's Bush (Central) Underground StationCentral

2 min walk

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Shepherds Bush Rail StationMildmay · Southern

3 min walk

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Shepherds BushNational Rail

3 min walk

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Goldhawk Road Underground StationHammersmith & City · Circle

9 min walk

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Shepherd's Bush Market Underground StationCircle · Hammersmith & City

9 min walk

🚌3 bus routes · 6 stops within 400m

Walkability score

228

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

0.1 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

50 min

London Bridge

44 min

Victoria

49 min

Waterloo

58 min

Canary Wharf

41 min

City ★

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

100

Education score

Excellent for families

★ Top school within 1km

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Primary

Addison Primary School

Not yet inspected · 5 min walk

KS2: 111.7

★★★

Secondary

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

Outstanding · 5 min walk

P8: +1.04A8: 68.0

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

★★

Childcare

St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School

Good · 11 min walk

8 primaries · 1 secondaries · 1 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterHIGH

High

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 14.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

NoiseLOW

none

Radon riskLOW

0.5% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 3.8 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB9% green spaceTree canopy: 67%

Nearest SSSI: Barn Elms Wetland Centre SSSI — 2.8 km

Energy

Solar: 855 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

THE BUSH DOCTORS

16-17 WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE, SHEPHERDS BUSH GREEN, W12 8PP

2 min walk

77%

Recommend GP

77%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Nearest hospitalCharing Cross Hospital · 1.8 km

Nearest A&EROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 6.6 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%71.0%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 6/10

Around average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 17,171 nationally

1,629

Est. population

29,110/km²

71%

Employed

66%

Degree educated

£47,800

Median income

4.4%

Claimant rate

Urban coreVery high densityYoung professionals

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1812%

18–3441%

35–4924%

50–6414%

65+10%

Tenure

Own outright11%

Own (mortgage)18%

Private rent53%

Social rent18%

Shared ownership1%

Ethnicity

White British37%

White Other31%

Asian10%

Black8%

Mixed7%

Other8%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional57%

Routine / semi-routine10%

No car household69%

Unemployed5%

No qualifications9%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 53%Social rent 18%

vs. London

Income vs London+13.8%

Price vs London-10.6%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityLabour

Ward majority vote27.6%

Ward turnout34%

Election year2026

MPAndy Slaughter (Labour)

MP majority15,290

ConstituencyHammersmith and Chiswick

Councillors

Jacolyn DalyLabour

Ross MeltonLabour

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

100

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketLidl · 119 m

17 tennis courts1 swimming pools2 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

237m

Post office

Nearby shops

Sainsbury's Local170 m

City News170 m

Yogi Store192 m

Grab a bite216 m

Nearby cafes

Esquires Coffee House160 m

Zarathustra Cafe164 m

Paris-Brest Patisserie231 m

Caffè Nero244 m

Nearby restaurants

Aroma Buffet150 m

Subway180 m

Bagel Bite192 m

Pizza Royal199 m

Nearby pubs

Belushi's137 m

The Central Bar172 m

The Stewart Arms276 m

The Bird in Hand396 m

Nearby gyms

Fitness First162 m

Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club518 m

Equilibrium618 m

Carlson Gracie London793 m

Nearby pharmacies

Boots127 m

Superdrug320 m

Caregrange Pharmacy468 m

Faro Pharmacy511 m

Nearby health

The Bush Doctors183 m

Envy Smile454 m

The Kensington Orthodontic Clinic456 m

Goldhawk Dental Practice470 m

Food hygiene (5-star)80% of 195

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