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Old Oak & Wormwood

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About

Old Oak & Wormwood is a neighborhood in Hammersmith and Fulham, located near the border with Ealing. The area is known for its mix of industrial and residential spaces, with warehouses and workshops alongside housing estates. It sits close to major transport links, including Old Oak Common station, which is set to become a key hub for HS2 and Crossrail. The Grand Union Canal runs through the area, offering walking and cycling routes.

The neighborhood has a quiet, local feel, with pockets of green space like Wormwood Scrubs Park. Housing ranges from postwar estates to newer developments, reflecting the area's ongoing changes. Old Oak & Wormwood is undergoing significant regeneration, with plans for new homes and infrastructure as part of the wider Old Oak and Park Royal development. The area remains relatively affordable compared to other parts of Hammersmith and Fulham.

Area overview

On average Old Oak & Wormwood has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Old Oak & Wormwood is £48,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Old Oak & Wormwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.3%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Old Oak & Wormwood Population
9,984
Population density
2,901.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,596
26.01%
Other White
1,541
15.44%
African
937
9.39%
Other Asian
762
7.63%
Caribbean
675
6.76%
Total population: 9,982

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,482
38.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
874
22.54%
Social rents from council
488
12.59%
Owns outright
436
11.25%
Owns with a mortgage
368
9.49%
Total households: 3,877

Property prices in Old Oak & Wormwood

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £611,000 in Old Oak & Wormwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,367,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Oak & Wormwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Oak & Wormwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£630,000
Semi-Detached3£695,000
Terraced24£580,000

10 years median price trend in Old Oak & Wormwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Oak & Wormwood.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.