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W12 7BF

Bulwer Street

Shepherd's Bush Green

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Overview

Postcode W12 7BF is located in a major urban area, within the Shepherd's Bush Green ward of Hammersmith and Fulham in the London region, and forms part of the Shepherd's Bush North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 740.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shepherd's Bush North is £65,802 per year. The nearest station is Shepherds Bush Market, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shepherds Bush Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
740
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Shepherd's Bush North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shepherd's Bush North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 740.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.3%

Approximately 38.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Shepherd's Bush North is £65,802 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from W12 7BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Shepherd's Bush North near W12 7BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Shepherds Bush Market located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W12 7BF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Shepherds Bush Market

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Shepherds Bush Market
0.2 mi

2

Wood Lane

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Wood Lane
0.3 mi

2

Shepherds Bush

Central, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Shepherds Bush

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W12 7BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miShepherds Bush GreenMediumWalking directions to Shepherds Bush Green
0.3 miHammersmith ParkMediumWalking directions to Hammersmith Park
0.3 miNorland North Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Norland North Open Space

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
8,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
387.98(+3784%)
Violence and sexual offences
216.53(+597%)
Anti-social behaviour
144.94(+440%)
Other theft
121.52(+963%)
Theft from the person
110.47(+1078%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
63
30.73%
Other White
42
20.49%
African
31
15.12%
Other Asian
14
6.83%
Caribbean
10
4.88%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
53.41%
No qualifications
31
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
16
9.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
7.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.82%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
32
29.91%
Social rents from council
25
23.36%
Owns outright
18
16.82%
Other social rented
16
14.95%
Owns with a mortgage
11
10.28%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Shepherd's Bush Green

Median price£592,500
Price per sq ft£660
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£438K – £719K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 (about £660 per square foot) in Shepherd's Bush Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,200,000.

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 Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£737,500£650
Flats16£538,750£693

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepherd's Bush Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£365,000
2017£495,975£1,400,000
2018£410,000£1,275,000
2019£395,000£1,075,000
2020£418,250£1,180,000
2021£445,000£1,305,000
2022£463,750£1,140,000
2023£462,250£1,437,500
2024£485,000£1,290,000
2025£440,000£1,000,000
2026£622,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepherd's Bush Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepherd's Bush Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£562
2017£783£835
2018£820£807
2019£664£670
2020£736£780
2021£702£825
2022£702£815
2023£697£854
2024£768£887
2025£646£659
2026£745
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepherd's Bush Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W12 7BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W12 7BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 202654, Bulwer Street, London, W12 8APTerracedFreehold£750,000
17 Apr 2025Flat 6, 39, Bulwer Street, London, W12 8ARFlatsLeasehold£225,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 1, Lytton House, 31, Bulwer Street, London, W12 8ASFlatsLeasehold£250,000
17 Apr 202620, Aldine Street, London, W12 8ANFlatsLeasehold£980,000
09 Dec 2025Ground Floor Flat, 10, Hopgood Street, London, W12 7JUFlatsLeasehold£320,000

Schools

In the W12 7BF postcode area, located within Shepherd's Bush North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W12 7BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableLondon Vocational Ballet SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryMiles Coverdale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W12 7BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W12 7BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local164 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miEssentialsUxbridge Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 8ASWalking directions to Essentials
0.2 miTesco Express31A Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNisa Local238 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7JDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miRetail 2470 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LPWalking directions to Retail 24

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hammersmith and Fulham district.

Band A£1,013
Band B£1,182
Band C£1,351
Band D£1,520
Band E£1,857
Band F£2,195
Band G£2,533
Band H£3,039

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W12 7BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mercy Umeh

Shepherd's Bush Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Zarar Qayyum

Shepherd's Bush Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andy Slaughter

Hammersmith and Chiswick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHammersmith and FulhamE09000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyHammersmith and ChiswickE14001264
ParishHammersmith and Fulham, unparished areaE43000203
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shepherd's Bush NorthE02000375
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hammersmith and Fulham 004AE01001943
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2009-07-01

Frequently asked questions about W12 7BF

Is W12 7BF (Shepherd's Bush North) safe?

The area around W12 7BF records about 740 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. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near W12 7BF?

The median sale price around W12 7BF in Shepherd's Bush North is £592,500 (about £660 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W12 7BF?

There are 20 schools close to W12 7BF, including London Vocational Ballet School (Good), St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Miles Coverdale Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W12 7BF?

The closest station to W12 7BF is Shepherds Bush Market in TfL zone 2, about 249 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W12 7BF?

W12 7BF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W12 7BF (Shepherd's Bush North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hammersmith and Chiswick covering W12 7BF is Andy Slaughter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mercy Umeh (Labour Party) and Zarar Qayyum (Labour Party).