welcome to old oak
Old Oak Village is a historic residential neighbourhood in West London (W12), within the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Situated between East Acton, North Kensington and White City, it is bordered to the north by the wild green expanse of Wormwood Scrubs open space. The neighbourhood forms part of the Old Oak and Wormholt Conservation Area, renowned for its model Cottage Garden Estate architecture, and lies within the College Park and Old Oak electoral ward, home to approximately 10,000 residents. With its own primary school, shops, Underground station and church, Old Oak retains the character of a traditional London village, with distinctive architecture, tree-lined streets and a close-knit community rooted in history and a strong sense of place.
Old Oak Village also sits on the doorstep of one of Europe's largest new infrastructure developments: HS2's £80bn+ Old Oak Common station and the surrounding regeneration programme run by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, which is expected to deliver 8000 new homes in the form of numerous new high-rise developments. While major infrastructure and regeneration projects promise long-term transformation, they also present significant challenges for an established community already struggling with inadequate transport links, stretched public services, ageing infrastructure and neighbourhood safety. Of particular concern is the imminent four-year closure of Old Oak Common Lane from 2028, a vital local artery and one of only three vehicular routes connecting Old Oak Village to surrounding areas. Already geographically isolated by the A40 to the south and Wormwood Scrubs and extensive railway infrastructure to the north, the neighbourhood has exceptionally limited access routes. Losing one of these for four years will have consequences far beyond ordinary traffic disruption. The closure threatens to disrupt everyday life for thousands of residents, affecting journeys to work and school, access to hospitals and medical appointments, essential travel for older and disabled people, local businesses and connections between neighbouring communities. While the wider regeneration programme receives billions in investment, it is essential that the needs of existing residents are not treated as secondary. Major infrastructure improvements must not come at the expense of the communities they are ultimately intended to serve.
This website serves as a central information and signposting resource, connecting an independent network of residents, grassroots charities and community organisations working towards a cleaner, safer, greener and better-connected Old Oak Village. United by a commitment to improving the quality of life for everyone who calls Old Oak home. Campaigning for step-free access at East Acton station, meaningful action against crime and anti-social behaviour, investment in local schools, facilities and young people, and sustained funding for essential community services - ensuring that whilst billions continue to pour into HS2's Old Oak Common station and the OPDC area; Old Oak village receives the basic infrastructure and opportunities our community needs now.
Links to various local organisations can be found on the menus above.
