The postcode W12 8LJ is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. W12 8LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
W12 8LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of W12 8LJ as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Old EU tech workers.
The closest road name to W12 8LJ is Hopgood Street which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shepherd's Bush Market Station and is 90 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 88 m away at Shepherd's Bush Market Underground Station The closest railway station is Shepherd's Bush Rail Station, 515 m away.
The closest primary school to W12 8LJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Stephen's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 6, 2011. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hammersmith Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 20, 2022 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of W12 8LJ is The Bridge and is 2.19 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 21, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fortune Cat and is 2.25 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for W12 8LJ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Hammersmith and Fulham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to W12 8LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to W12 8LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode W12 8LJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from W12 8LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Dancers Academy | Independent school | 10-16 | Outstanding (June 15, 2017) | 121 m |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 6, 2011) | 160 m |
| Miles Coverdale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 1, 2013) | 249 m |
| Jack Tizard School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 12, 2018) | 688 m |
| Addison Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 722 m |
| Hammersmith Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 756 m |
| Tabernacle School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 783 m |
| Greenside Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2018) | 785 m |
| Ark Swift Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 884 m |
| Catch22 Pupil Parent Partnership | Special school | 13-18 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 905 m |
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 22, 2008) | 919 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 946 m |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 17, 2021) | 957 m |
| SIAL | Independent school | 3-14 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 958 m |
| Norland Place School | Independent school | 4-11 | 958 m | |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 995 m |
| Avondale Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Cambridge School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Queensmill School | Special school | 3-25 | Serious Weaknesses (November 17, 2021) | 1.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from W12 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 2.1 km | |
| INSHA DRINK LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 2.15 km | |
| Michael's Newsagent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2018 | 2.19 km | |
| Riverside Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 22, 2019 | 2.19 km | |
| The Bridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 21, 2021 | 2.19 km | |
| The Swedish School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 11, 2021 | 2.22 km | |
| Bright Horizons Barnes Nursery and Preschool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 2.23 km | |
| Elderflower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2022 | 2.25 km | |
| Fortune Cat | Awaiting Inspection | 2.25 km | |
| Spice of Night | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 27, 2022 | 2.25 km | |
| Spoonful | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 2.25 km | |
| True Grill House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2020 | 2.25 km | |
| Natalie's Georgian Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 2.28 km | |
| PizzaBar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| Sachin Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 16, 2015 | 2.28 km | |
| Sips & Bites Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2022 | 2.28 km | |
| Bunacoffee Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 2.35 km | |
| Esso Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2015 | 2.41 km | |
| Holy Trinity Church | Awaiting Inspection | 2.47 km | |
| Castelnau Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2018 | 2.59 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to W12 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Shepherd's Bush Market Station | 90 m | |
| Uxbridge Rd Westfield Shopping Centre | 102 m | |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 133 m | |
| Shepherd's Bush Market Station | 146 m | |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 154 m | |
| Shepherd's Bush Market Underground Station | 88 m | |
| Shepherd's Bush Market Underground Station | 93 m | |
| Shepherd's Bush Market Underground Station | 110 m | |
| Shepherd's Bush Rail Station | 515 m | |
| Shepherd's Bush Rail Station | 519 m | |
| Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station | 1.32 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 3.42 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 3.42 km | |
| Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 3.42 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.32 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.49 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 38.94 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to W12 8LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Holland Park | 1.48 km | |
| Chiswick Eyot | 2.41 km | |
| Old Oak Common | 2.47 km | |
| Portobello Dock | 2.51 km | |
| Corney Reach | 2.57 km | |
| Leg o' Mutton Reservoir | 2.85 km | |
| Round Pond | 2.93 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.52 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.57 km | |
| Small Profits | 3.62 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.96 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.99 km | |
| Duke's Meadows | 4.25 km | |
| Barons Pond | 4.35 km | |
| Oliver's Island | 4.46 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50502400 |
| Longitude | -0.22547400 |
| OS Easting | 523257 |
| OS Northing | 0179947 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hammersmith |
| Electoral Ward | Shepherd's Bush Green |
| Local Authority District | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London West |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000013 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Aspirational techies Subgroup: Old EU tech workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Hammersmith and Fulham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33029832 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hammersmith and Fulham 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hammersmith and Fulham 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3D3 |