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Shepherd's Bush West

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About

Shepherd's Bush West is a primarily residential district located within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The area is defined by its grid of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which provides a significant amount of the local housing stock. It is situated to the west of the bustling Shepherd's Bush Green, offering a quieter atmosphere while remaining well-connected. The area is served by several bus routes and is within walking distance of Shepherd's Bush Market station.

A key feature is the large Wormwood Scrubs common land to the north, providing extensive open space for recreation and sports. The area is also home to the Hammersmith Hospital complex and the Phoenix Academy. Local commerce is focused along Uxbridge Road, where a variety of independent shops and eateries can be found. The residential streets are characterised by their consistent architectural style and community feel.

Area overview

On average Shepherd's Bush West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shepherd's Bush West is £63,521 per year. There are 2 schools in Shepherd's Bush West: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Shepherd's Bush West is home to around 6,701 people, with a population density of about 16,343.9 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Shepherd's Bush West Population
6,701
Population density
16,343.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.02(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.29(+87%)
Other theft
16.27(+42%)
Public order
15.97(+136%)
Drugs
13.43(+117%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,126
31.71%
Other White
1,484
22.13%
African
511
7.62%
Caribbean
397
5.92%
Other
396
5.91%
Total population: 6,705

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,198
54.84%
No qualifications
832
14.27%
Level 3 (A level)
722
12.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
408
7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
352
6.04%
Total 16+ residents: 5,831

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,275
40.08%
Other social rented
687
21.6%
Owns with a mortgage
425
13.36%
Social rents from council
358
11.25%
Owns outright
307
9.65%
Total households: 3,181

Property prices in Shepherd's Bush West

Median price£545,000
Price per sq ft£798
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£418K – £784K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 (about £798 per square foot) in Shepherd's Bush West area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,500 up to £2,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shepherd's Bush West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£2,750,000£1,022
Terraced9£1,350,000£826
Flats41£515,000£777

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shepherd's Bush West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepherd's Bush West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£562,500£1,635,000
2017£487,000£1,400,000
2018£458,750£1,275,000
2019£411,250£1,438,500
2020£507,500£1,304,000
2021£458,500£1,425,000
2022£503,000£1,625,000
2023£495,000£1,525,000
2024£465,000£1,415,000
2025£535,000£1,200,000
2026£499,999£1,400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepherd's Bush West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepherd's Bush West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£788£813
2017£876£737
2018£817£798
2019£753£750
2020£815£783
2021£762£808
2022£782£813
2023£759£684
2024£771£729
2025£724£774
2026£730£813
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepherd's Bush West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shepherd's Bush West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Shepherd's Bush West

Is Shepherd's Bush West safe?

Shepherd's Bush West records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shepherd's Bush West?

The median sale price in Shepherd's Bush West is £545,000 (about £798 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shepherd's Bush West?

Shepherd's Bush West has 2 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Shepherd's Bush West?

Shepherd's Bush West scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shepherd's Bush West sits around rank 8,108 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shepherd's Bush West?

The average household income in Shepherd's Bush West is around £63,521 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Shepherd's Bush West

W128NY

Devonport Road

W128LH

Uxbridge Road

W128HQ

Scotts Road

W128QE

Shepherds Bush Green

W128NG

Devonport Mews

W128BB

Hetley Road

W128BX

The Glade

W128DB

Wells Road

W128QP

Goldhawk Road

W128HD

Goldhawk Road

W128DQ

Shepherd's Bush Market

W128JP

Thornfield Road

W128HX

Scott's Road

W128NR

Uxbridge Road

W128JE

Godolphin Road

W129HX

Goodwin Road

W128BP

Coningham Road

W128DD

Addison

W128BT

Coningham Road

W128DG

Goldhawk Road

W128NJ

Uxbridge Road

W128NW

Woodger Road

W128BA

Hetley Road

W128JD

St Stephens Avenue

W128TT

Shepherd's Bush Green

W128PB

Devonport Road

W128NX

Devonport Road

W128DW

Pennard Road

W128HP

Scotts Road

W128BS

Coningham Road

W128JJ

Coverdale Road

W128BW

Stowe Road

W128BG

Havilland Mews

W128BN

Stowe Road

W128JW

Godolphin Road

W128EZ

Market Lane

W128JN

Godolphin Road

W128DT

Pennard Road

W128QD

Goldhawk Road

W128NZ

Devonport Road

W128HA

Goldhawk Road

W128JG

Thornfield Road

W128JL

Coverdale Road

W128HR

Lime Grove

W127JP

Uxbridge Road

W128BY

Coningham Road

W127LS

Uxbridge Road

W128HG

Scotts Road

W128HW

Scott's Road

W128NS

Warbeck Road

W127LJ

Uxbridge Road

W127LH

Westway

W128BE

Stowe Road

W128DF

Goldhawk Road

W127LL

Uxbridge Road

W128BQ

Stowe Road

W128DH

Goldhawk Road

W128DS

Pennard Road

W128QN

Bamborough Gardens

W128NL

Uxbridge Road

W129JB

Cathnor Road

W128LA

Uxbridge Road

W128BJ

Coningham Road

W128HN

Scott's Road

W128JB

St Stephens Avenue

W128EA

Lime Grove

W128LJ

Hopgood Street

W128JF

Godolphin Road

W128PA

Goldhawk Mews

W127JA

Uxbridge Road

W128BU

Coningham Road

W128JQ

Thornfield Road

W128HU

Devonport Road

W128DA

Wells Road

W128JH

St Stephens Avenue

W128HH

Goldhawk Road

W128FU

Coningham

W128JA

St Stephens Avenue

W128HT

Titmuss Street

W128HF

Scotts Road

W128LL

Pennard Road

W127JD

Uxbridge Road

W127BE

Ingersoll Road

W128NT

Warbeck Road

W128NN

Woodger Road

W129JA

Cathnor Road

W128FQ

Townhouse Mews

W128DN

Pennard Road

W128DR

Pennard Road

W128DL

Goldhawk Road

W128ED

Lime Grove

W128HY

Scott's Road

W128HS

Gainsborough Court

W128BH

Coningham Road

W128EE

Lime Grove

W128NU

Devonport Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.