Postcode W12 8LW is located in a major urban area, within the Addison ward of Hammersmith and Fulham in the London region, and forms part of the Shepherd's Bush South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 276.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shepherd's Bush South is £72,755 per year. The nearest station is Shepherds Bush, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brook Green.
Shepherd's Bush South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Shepherd's Bush South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 276.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shepherd's Bush South is £72,755 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 162 ft away from W12 8LW.
Shepherd's Bush South near W12 8LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shepherds Bush located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Shepherds Bush | Central, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Shepherds Bush |
| 0.2 mi | Shepherd's Bush | N/A | Walking directions to Shepherd's Bush | |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kensington (Olympia) | District, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Kensington (Olympia) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brook Green | Large | Walking directions to Brook Green |
| 0.2 mi | Shepherds Bush Green | Medium | Walking directions to Shepherds Bush Green |
| 0.4 mi | Norland North Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Norland North Open Space |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £859 per square foot) in Addison area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £2,745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £2,290,448 | £1,069 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,950,000 | £1,066 |
| Flats | 47 | £492,500 | £838 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £580,000 | £1,240,000 |
| 2017 | £539,508 | £1,586,500 |
| 2018 | £472,500 | £1,865,000 |
| 2019 | £512,500 | £1,491,250 |
| 2020 | £492,500 | £1,562,500 |
| 2021 | £510,000 | £2,160,000 |
| 2022 | £525,000 | £2,140,000 |
| 2023 | £477,500 | £2,307,500 |
| 2024 | £455,000 | £2,550,000 |
| 2025 | £538,500 | £1,061,920 |
| 2026 | £394,500 | £2,290,448 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £953 | £898 |
| 2017 | £938 | £1,054 |
| 2018 | £851 | £896 |
| 2019 | £821 | £800 |
| 2020 | £829 | £987 |
| 2021 | £864 | £923 |
| 2022 | £856 | £927 |
| 2023 | £846 | £1,029 |
| 2024 | £804 | £1,065 |
| 2025 | £891 | £909 |
| 2026 | £759 | £1,069 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W12 8LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 52A, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LG | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 53A, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LG | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Unit 2D, Woodstock Studios, 36, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LE | Other | Leasehold | £775,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 17, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LE | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Unit 2G, Woodstock Studios, 36, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LE | Other | Leasehold | £345,000 |
In the W12 8LW postcode area, located within Shepherd's Bush South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W12 8LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Charecroft Way, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 8PP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | City News | Richmond Way, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0AS | Walking directions to City News |
| 0.1 mi | Yogi Store | Richmond Way, Hammersmith and Fulham, W14 0AS | Walking directions to Yogi Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 19 Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | 54 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LP | Walking directions to Welcome |
Annual council tax rates for Hammersmith and Fulham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W12 8LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacolyn Daly
Addison - Elected 7 May 2026
Ross Melton
Addison - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Slaughter
Hammersmith and Chiswick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W12 8LW records about 276 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around W12 8LW in Shepherd's Bush South is £525,000 (about £859 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W12 8LW, including Addison Primary School (Good), The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W12 8LW is Shepherds Bush in TfL zone 2, about 220 m away, serving the Central, Overground and Southern lines.
W12 8LW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hammersmith and Chiswick covering W12 8LW is Andy Slaughter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jacolyn Daly (Labour Party) and Ross Melton (Labour Party).