Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Hammersmith and Fulham: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, Shepherd's Bush Market Underground Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 21 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around W12 7BW.
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.
Are the schools any good?
31Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 86 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 142 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Jack Tizard School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
57crimes last month
- 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: 39.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
55GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 53 GP, 2 hospitals, 50 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM DAWS — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Shepherd's Bush Market Underground Station0.3 mi
Wood Lane Underground Station0.3 mi
Wood Lane Underground Station0.3 mi
33 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 21 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
25green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10.6 ha total
- largest park 3.1 ha (0.23 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (300 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
114shops & libraries
- 100 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Shepherds Bush Bloemfontein Road Local — 0.2 mi
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 7BW.
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 7BW
W12 7BW scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Q+ Queensmill College 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 7BW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,706 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 4/10).
There are 142 schools within the typical catchment area, including 31 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 55 rated Good. The nearest school is Q+ Queensmill College, within a short walk.
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 53 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 50 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM DAWS, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is HAMMERSMITH HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
