Area Information for Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF

Railway Arches in Hammersmith and Fulham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Shepherd's Bush Green ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Hammersmith and Chiswick. This page combines information for the address Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of W12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Hammersmith and Fulham
Ward Shepherd's Bush Green
Constituency Hammersmith and Chiswick * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Shepherd's Bush Green), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 662 crimes were reported within half a mile of W12 8DF.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 6
Terraced 29
Flat (Purpose-Built) 60
Flat (Converted) 44
Total 140
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 39% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 14
Shared Ownership 5
Rented: From Council 10
Rented: Other Social 45
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 49
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 142

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 51
Two People 45
Three People 21
Four People 10
Five People 7
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 2
Total 138

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 52
Family Household 66
Other Household 22
Total 140

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 66
Deprived In One Dimension 37
Deprived In Two Dimensions 26
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 140

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Hammersmith and Chiswick constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 151
Female 164
Total 315

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 5
5-9 7
10-14 17
15-19 16
20-24 23
25-29 47
30-34 42
35-39 22
40-44 22
45-49 24
50-54 23
55-59 25
60-64 16
65-69 13
70-74 5
75-79 5
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 314

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of W12 8DF there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 55% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 174
Married 79
Separated 6
Divorced 22
Widowed 3
Total 284

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 170
Good 92
Fair 42
Bad 12
Very Bad 1
Total 317

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Railway Arches and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 55% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 156
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 29
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 19
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 9
Total 284

Ethnic Group Embed This

Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 48% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 150
Mixed Ethnicity 29
Indian 7
Pakistani 6
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 11
Other Asian 11
Black African 35
Black Caribbean 17
Other Black/African/Caribbean 5
Arab 19
Other 23
Total 314

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London), 50% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 158
European Union 50
Rest of Europe 12
Africa 31
Middle East and Asia 33
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 27
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6
Total 317

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 158
10+ Years 85
5-10 Years 25
2-5 Years 27
Less Than 2 Years 19
Total 314

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to W12 8DF.

Passport(s) Held
None 8
United Kingdom 221
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 52
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 8
Central and South America 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 119
Christian 112
Buddhist 1
Hindu 5
Jewish 1
Muslim 55
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 25
Total 319

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 121
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 25
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 35
Retired 16
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 21
Other 11
Total 283

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 28
Professional Occupations 49
Associate Professional Occupations 31
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 184

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 52
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 26
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 40
Full-time Student 35
Total 283

Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF is within the Shepherd's Bush Green policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 662 crimes were reported within half a mile of W12 8DF.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 662 crimes committed near Railway Arches
Neighbourhood Team Address Shepherd's Bush Green
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Hammersmith and Fulham. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for W12 8DF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF. The nearest railway station is Shepherd's Bush, approximately 700 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Shepherd's Bush 700 yards
Kensington Olympia 0.9 miles
Acton Central 1.6 miles
West Brompton 1.8 miles
Kensal Green 1.8 miles
South Acton 1.9 miles
Acton Main Line 2 miles
Willesden Junction 2.1 miles
Kensal Rise 2.1 miles
Queens Park (London) 2.3 miles
Gunnersbury 2.3 miles
London Paddington 2.3 miles
Chiswick 2.4 miles
Barnes Bridge 2.5 miles
Brondesbury Park 2.6 miles
Harlesden 2.6 miles
Barnes 2.6 miles
Kilburn High Road 2.7 miles
Imperial Wharf 2.8 miles
Kew Bridge 2.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF. The nearest Tube station is Shepherd's Bush Market, approximately 170 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF. The nearest is Miles Coverdale Primary School, approximately 170 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Miles Coverdale Primary School 170 yards
    
St Stephen's CofE Primary School 190 yards
    
Flora Gardens Primary School 700 yards
    
Brackenbury Primary School 710 yards
    
Addison Primary School 780 yards
    
Greenside Primary School 830 yards
    
Ark White City Primary Academy 0.5 miles
    
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Earl's Court Free School Primary 0.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF. The nearest is Hammersmith Academy, approximately 750 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hammersmith Academy 750 yards
    
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 0.6 miles
    
Ormiston Latimer Academy 0.7 miles
    
Sacred Heart High School 0.7 miles
    
Phoenix Academy 0.8 miles
    
Kensington Aldridge Academy 0.8 miles
    
West London Free School 0.9 miles
    
Ark Burlington Danes Academy 1 mile
    
Holland Park School 1.1 miles
    
All Saints Catholic College 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF. The nearest is Richford Gate Medical Centre, approximately 460 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF. The nearest is Goldhawk Dental Practice, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF. The nearest is Ravenscourt Park Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF. The nearest is Vision Care for Homeless People, approximately 100 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in W12 8DF

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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