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W12 8LY

Richmond Way

Addison

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Detailed insights for W12 8LY

Overview

Postcode W12 8LY 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 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shepherds Bush Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
276
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Shepherd's Bush South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 276.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Shepherd's Bush South is £72,755 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from W12 8LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Shepherd's Bush South near W12 8LY 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 located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W12 8LY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Shepherds Bush

Central, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Shepherds Bush
0.1 mi

Shepherd's Bush

N/A

Walking directions to Shepherd's Bush
0.4 mi

2

Goldhawk Road

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Goldhawk Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W12 8LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miShepherds Bush GreenMediumWalking directions to Shepherds Bush Green
0.4 miNorland North Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Norland North Open Space

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
12,546.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
156.53(+483%)
Violence and sexual offences
104.79(+237%)
Shoplifting
75.68(+658%)
Other theft
36.87(+223%)
Public order
29.11(+331%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
61
30.35%
British
60
29.85%
African
13
6.47%
Other
10
4.98%
Arab
9
4.48%
Total population: 201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
70.11%
No qualifications
18
9.78%
Level 3 (A level)
15
8.15%
Other
9
4.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.26%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
71.43%
Other social rented
15
14.29%
Owns outright
5
4.76%
Social rents from council
5
4.76%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.86%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Addison

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£859
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £731K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Addison over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£2,290,448£1,069
Semi-Detached1£1,950,000£1,066
Flats47£492,500£838

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Addison

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Addison.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Addison.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Addison.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Addison.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Addison in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W12 8LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W12 8LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Flat 4, Bush Court, Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8PJFlatsLeasehold£342,000
24 Oct 202552A, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LGFlatsLeasehold£355,000
12 Mar 202553A, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LGFlatsLeasehold£465,000
03 Oct 2025Unit 2D, Woodstock Studios, 36, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LEOtherLeasehold£775,000
29 Sept 2025Second Floor Flat, 17, Woodstock Grove, London, W12 8LEFlatsLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the W12 8LY postcode area, located within Shepherd's Bush South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W12 8LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAddison Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableLondon Vocational Ballet SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W12 8LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W12 8LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLidlCharecroft Way, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 8PPWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miSainsbury's Local19 Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8PPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miWelcome54 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LPWalking directions to Welcome
0.1 miGrab a biteAriel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 7FDWalking directions to Grab a bite
0.1 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 8LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacolyn Daly

Addison - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ross Melton

Addison - 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
WardAddisonE05013733
ParishHammersmith and Fulham, unparished areaE43000203
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shepherd's Bush SouthE02000378
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hammersmith and Fulham 007DE01001857
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W12 8LY

Is W12 8LY (Shepherd's Bush South) safe?

The area around W12 8LY 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.

What is the average house price near W12 8LY?

The median sale price around W12 8LY in Shepherd's Bush South is £525,000 (about £859 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W12 8LY?

There are 20 schools close to W12 8LY, including Addison Primary School (Good), The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (Outstanding) and London Vocational Ballet School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W12 8LY?

The closest station to W12 8LY is Shepherds Bush in TfL zone 2, about 127 m away, serving the Central, Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around W12 8LY?

W12 8LY 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).

Who represents W12 8LY (Shepherd's Bush South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hammersmith and Chiswick covering W12 8LY 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).