Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · West London

W12 (Shepherd's Bush): crime, schools, stations and house prices

W12 (Shepherd's Bush) is a postcode district in West London, covered by Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham. Homes sold for a median of £607,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 8.0% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 96 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 22 schools with a W12 postcode, and the nearest stations include Shepherd's Bush Market, Goldhawk Road and White City.

House prices in W12

421 homes sold in W12 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £607,000. That's 8.0% lower than the 12 months before (£659,950). 14 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in W12

Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 96 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 35 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in W12 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (15,673 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in W12

22 open schools have a W12 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Nursery schools (2)

Primary schools (11)

Secondary schools (3)

Special and other schools (6)

Stations near W12

Council and wards

W12 is covered by Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham. Wards include Addison, College Park & Old Oak, Coningham, Grove, Pitshanger, Ravenscourt, Shepherd's Bush Green and Southfield.

Frequently asked questions

Is W12 a safe area to live?

W12 (Shepherd's Bush) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 96 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in W12?

The median sale price in W12 (Shepherd's Bush) was £607,000 across 421 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 8.0% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near W12?

The nearest stations to the centre of W12 are Shepherd's Bush Market (0.6 mi), Goldhawk Road (0.7 mi), White City (0.7 mi) and East Acton (0.7 mi).

How many schools are there in W12?

There are 22 open schools with a W12 postcode, including 11 primary and 3 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers W12?

W12 is covered by Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.