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Prince Albert Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. NW8 7LX is located in the Regent's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Prince Albert Road, London, NW8 7LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW8 7LU, NW8 7QT, NW8 7LH, NW8 7QS, NW8 7LT, NW8 7LR, NW8 7LG, NW8 7LQ, NW8 7QR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW8 7LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.6%50.2%1.6% 51.0% -0.8%
Male51.4%49.8%-1.6% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NW8 7LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.5%47.1%15.6% 37.9% 9.2%
Married: Opposite sex51.4%39.8%-11.6% 44.2% -4.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Separated1.9%0.5%-1.4% 2.2% -1.7%
Divorced8.8%4.2%-4.6% 9.1% -4.9%
Widowed6.5%6.3%-0.2% 6.1% 0.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59.4%65.5%6.1% 48.4% 17.1%
Good health26.3%22.3%-4.0% 33.6% -11.3%
Fair health9.2%10.7%1.5% 12.7% -2.0%
Bad health4.4%1%-3.4% 4.0% -3.0%
Very bad health0.8%0.5%-0.3% 1.2% -0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around NW8 7LX this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 72.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.5%5.8%-6.7% 18.2% -12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.5%2.1%-4.4% 9.6% -7.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.8%5.8%-3.0% 13.4% -7.6%
Apprenticeship0%0.5%0.5% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.8%10%1.2% 16.9% -6.9%
Degree or Similar52.8%72.6%19.8% 33.8% 38.8%
Other10.6%3.2%-7.4% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.4%0%-0.4% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2%1.4%-0.6% 0.7% 0.7%
Indian3.2%6.7%3.5% 3.1% 3.6%
Other Asian6.8%1.4%-5.4% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African0%8.1%8.1% 2.5% 5.6%
Mixed White and Asian3.6%2.4%-1.2% 0.8% 1.6%
Mixed White and African1.2%1%-0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0%-0.8% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
White74.9%63.6%-11.3% 81.4% -17.8%
Arab2.4%6.2%3.8% 0.6% 5.6%
Other4.8%8.1%3.3% 1.6% 6.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 44.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom47.8%44.2%-3.6% 83.2% -39.0%
European Union14.7%19.9%5.2% 6.1% 13.8%
Rest of Europe4.4%5.8%1.4% 0.8% 5.0%
Africa3.2%6.3%3.1% 2.7% 3.6%
Middle East and Asia21.9%15%-6.9% 5.6% 9.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.2%5.8%0.6% 1.3% 4.5%
Oceania2.8%2.9%0.1% 0.3% 2.6%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK46.6%44%-2.6% 83.2% -39.2%
10+ Years10%34.3%24.3% 9.8% 24.5%
5-10 Years7.2%7.7%0.5% 2.9% 4.8%
2-5 Years7.6%3.9%-3.7% 2.2% 1.7%
Less than 2 years28.7%10.1%-18.6% 1.9% 8.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.9% 76.7% -6.8%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
France1% 0.3% 0.7%
Germany1% 0.2% 0.8%
Italy3.4% 0.6% 2.8%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain2.4% 0.4% 2.0%
Other EU countries7.8% 1.5% 6.3%
Other Europe1% 0.2% 0.8%
North Africa1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Central and Western Africa1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Middle East1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Eastern Asia1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
South-East Asia1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
Oceania1% 0.1% 0.9%
No passport held1% 13.5% -12.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.9% 37.2% -12.3%
Christian36.4% 46.2% -9.8%
Hindu5.3% 1.7% 3.6%
Jewish11% 0.5% 10.5%
Muslim12.4% 6.5% 5.9%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Not answered9.6% 6.0% 3.6%

Safety

Is Prince Albert Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Albert Road was 242.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.6% higher than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Prince Albert Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Abbey Road and the 257th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£76,700
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in NW8 7LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Prince Albert Road are based on 891 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Prince Albert Road, London, NW8 7LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW8 7LX

Average Price
£1,881,564
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,417,586
Other
£5,487

Estimated Average Property Prices for Prince Albert Road

Average Price
£1,829,804
Semi-Detached
£8,781,089
Terraced
£5,958,790
Detached
£7,366,223
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,668,059
Other
£526,686

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Prince Albert Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 13 Consort Lodge, 34 Prince Albert Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,860,0002024-08-20 £2,369,345
Flat 3 Consort Lodge, 34 Prince Albert Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,650,0002019-04-25 £2,230,619
Ground Floor Flat Consort Lodge, 34 Prince Albert Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£665,0002017-07-03 £522,602
Basement Premises Consort Lodge, 34 - 35 Prince Albert Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£2,5002017-03-31 £1,965
Basement Premises At The South West Of Consort Lodge, 34 - 35 Prince Albert Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£10,0002017-03-31 £7,859
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW8 7LX

Employment

NW8 7LX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

NW8 7LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee66
Retired39
Self-Employed34
Student (economically inactive)13
Other11
Looking after home or family10
Part-Time Employee9
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities24
Professional, scientific and technical activities21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Real estate activities12
Information and communication11
Other11
Human health and social work activities7
Education6
Administrative and support service activities6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Construction4
Transport and storage3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Manufacturing2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 1,482 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Granville Plus Nursery School
Granville Road , NW6 5RA
3out of 4 2,740 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
2out of 4 3,128 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 3,155 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Mary Paterson Nursery School
13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS
4out of 4 3,170 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Robinsfield Infant School
Ordnance Hill , NW8 6PX
3out of 4 570 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS
3out of 4 585 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Barrow Hill Junior School
Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood NW8 7AL
3out of 4 705 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Primrose Hill School
Princess Road , NW1 8JL
4out of 4 896 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
George Eliot Primary School
Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH
2out of 4 1,119 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The UCL Academy
Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ
3out of 4 923 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy St John's Wood
Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL
1out of 4 1,083 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ
3out of 4 1,192 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 1,941 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
St George's Catholic School
Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB
4out of 4 1,972 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,003 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,106 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 3,512 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 3,633 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 4,163 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 1,962 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 4,173 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint Christina's School
25 St Edmund's Terrace , Primrose Hill NW8 7PY
- not rated 175 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
80 Avenue Road , NW8 6HX
4out of 4 833 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School
St John's Hall , Lord's Roundabout NW8 7NE
- not rated 853 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Sarum Hall School
15 Eton Avenue , NW3 3EL
- not rated 1,003 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Fine Arts College
Centre Studios , 41-43 Englands Lane NW3 4YD
- not rated 1,073 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
BENUGOPrimrose Hill Cafe Primrose Hill, Prince Albert Road115 yd
The New Inn - Pataka Indian Pub & Restaurant2 ALLITSEN ROAD422 yd
Neighbourhood NoshJacqueline House, 52 Fitzroy Road528 yd
Le Tea Cosy51a Regent's Park Road570 yd
ARVO57 Regent's Park Road588 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Queens49 Regent's Park Road567 yd
Princess of Wales22 Chalcot Road716 yd
The Lansdowne90 Gloucester Avenue842 yd
The Pembroke Castle150 Gloucester Avenue874 yd
The Engineer65 Gloucester Avenue878 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Benugo LimitedLONDON ZOO, OUTER CIRCLE, REGENTS PARK539 yd
Ripe Kitchen136 Regent's Park Road593 yd
Joe & The Juice - Regent's Park142 Regent's Park Road631 yd
Anthony Delicatessen146 Regent's Park Road656 yd
St Mary's Brewery LtdSt Mary The Virgin Church, Elsworthy Road710 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco6-14 CIRCUS ROAD885 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill Road
grass pitches414 yd
Circle Health Club (St John'S Wood) (Closed)
Mackennal Street
health and fitness suite494 yd
Cecil Sharp House
CECIL SHARP HOUSE CECIL SHARP HOUSE REGENTS PARK ROAD
891 yd
Swiss Cottage School
AVENUE ROAD
967 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park)
KING HENRYS ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,003 yd
Ucl Academy
ADELAIDE ROAD
1,057 yd
North Bridge House Prep School (Closed)
Gloucester Avenue
1,058 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed73.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed70.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.