Drayton Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW10 9QZ is located in the Courtfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Gardens, London, SW10 9QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW10 9RS, SW10 9RR, SW10 9RH, SW10 9RT, SW10 9RQ, SW7 3PQ, SW7 3BH, SW10 9QY, SW10 9RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW10 9QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 SW10 9QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 56.7% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 33.5% | -13.8% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 68.2% | 60.6% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 23.5% | 31.8% | 8.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 SW10 9QZ this area, 4.2% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.4% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.6% | 66.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 21.4% | 1.9% | -19.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 82% | 69.1% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.3% | 39.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| European Union | 20.3% | 20.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 14.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.9% | 39.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.5% | 25.5% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 15.7% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 21.4% | 6.0% | 15.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Gardens was 186.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% higher than the Courtfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drayton Gardens has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Courtfield and the 200th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 194.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat R 63 Drayton Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,250,000 | 2024-10-04 | £3,035,346 |
| Flat K 63 Drayton Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,047,840 | 2023-09-01 | £962,736 |
| Flat 2 Pullman Court, 65 Drayton Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2022-09-07 | £1,890,444 |
| Flat 4 71 Drayton Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-06-30 | £367,886 |
| Flat 8 67 - 69 Drayton Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2021-12-23 | £2,041,027 |
SW10 9QZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW10 9QZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Servite RC Primary School 252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Walk Primary School Park Walk , King's Road SW10 0AY | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkner House 19 Brechin Place , SW7 4QB | - not rated | 287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redcliffe School 47 Redcliffe Gardens , SW10 9JH | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chelsea Community Hospital School 369 Fulham Road , SW10 9NH | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosmopol | 138 Fulham Road, LONDON | 161 yd | |
| Cineworld Cinemas | 142-150 Fulham Road, LONDON | 163 yd | |
| Kiss the hippo | Ground Floor, 285 Fulham Road | 193 yd | |
| Oree | Shop, 275-277 Fulham Road | 193 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 174-176 Fulham Road, LONDON | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | Public House, 190 Fulham Road | 265 yd | |
| Anglesea Arms | Public House 15 Selwood Terrace, Onslow Gardens | 341 yd | |
| Drayton Arms | 153 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 368 yd | |
| Sporting Page | PUBLIC HOUSE, 6 Camera Place | 452 yd | |
| The Hunter's Moon | Public House, 86 Fulham Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Point | 226 Fulham Road, LONDON | 379 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 367B Fulham Road, LONDON | 381 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux De Fred | 88 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 593 yd | |
| Bosphorous Kebabs | 59 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 623 yd | |
| Friends of the Royal Marsden | Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON | 192 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 193 yd | |
| Tesco | 248 Fulham Road, LONDON | 447 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 497 yd | |
| Prezzemolo & Vitale | 388-390 King's Road, LONDON | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 252 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea) FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Duo Health & Fitness Chelsea GUNTER GROVE | 767 yd | |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 867 yd |
| Kensington And Chelsea College HORTENSIA ROAD | 878 yd | |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.