One of the harder-pressed parts of Hammersmith and Fulham: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, East Acton Underground Station within a short walk, putting roughly 17 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
68/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 6,449 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools76
Are the schools any good?
18Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
79 rated Good or better within 2 mi
124 schools in total
IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Old Oak Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
57crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
57 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 42.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare86
Can I see a GP?
60GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
56 GP, 4 hospitals, 37 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM CENTRES FOR HEALTH — 0.2 mi
Transport91
Can I get to work?
East Acton Underground Station0.1 mi
East Acton Underground Station0.1 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.11 mi
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space85
How green is it?
17green spaces
Very green
open space all around
72.3 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Katherine's Church — 0.2 mi
Amenities89
Can I get the shopping done?
90shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
80 supermarkets within 2 mi
Iceland, Lidl, Sainsburys, Tesco…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Iceland Old Oak Common Lane East Acton — 0.2 mi
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Getting a school place
In Hammersmith and Fulham, 62% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (85% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 83% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Hammersmith and Fulham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near W12 0BW.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in W12.
Average sold price by property type across the W12 district, 2021–2026.
About W12 0BW
W12 0BW scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with East Acton Underground Station within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W12 0BW is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,449 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 124 schools within the typical catchment area, including 27 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 52 rated Good. The nearest school is Old Oak Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 57 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 56 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 37 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM CENTRES FOR HEALTH, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is HAMMERSMITH HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around W12 0BW — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near W12 0BW?
There are 124 schools within a 2-mile catchment of W12 0BW, including 27 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is W12 0BW safe?
57 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of W12 0BW in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near W12 0BW?
Transport within 0.5 miles of W12 0BW includes 2 Tube/Metro stations, 36 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 17 km² is reachable from W12 0BW within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for W12 0BW?
W12 0BW has a NestScope Score of 68/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around W12 0BW does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around W12 0BW: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
