Thistle Grove is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW10 9RZ 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 Thistle Grove, London, SW10 9RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW10 9RY, SW7 3RG, SW5 0LF, SW7 3RW, SW10 9SA, SW7 3PE, SW7 4NP, SW5 0BE, SW7 3RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW10 9RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.6% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.4% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.5% | 30.1% | -24.4% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 49.3% | 16.1% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (96%) 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 | 70% | 82% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 33.6% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 14% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -19.6% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -12.1% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 73.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 11.8% | 8.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -13.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.8% | 73.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 39.8% |
| Other | 15.8% | 0% | -15.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.5% | 77% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 31.3% 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 | 27.3% | 31.3% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -51.9% |
| European Union | 35% | 33% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 26.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.5% | 7.3% | -5.2% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32% 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 | 26.6% | 31.5% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| 10+ Years | 25.3% | 32% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 14.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 7.9% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| France | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 11% | 0.6% | 10.4% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 6% | 0.4% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thistle Grove was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Thistle Grove has the 31st lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Thistle Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,845,000 | 2012-02-01 | £2,807,609 |
| 11 Thistle Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2011-11-30 | £3,340,909 |
| 12 Thistle Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 1999-11-25 | £2,863,636 |
SW10 9RZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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.
SW10 9RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9RZ 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 | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 56 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,279 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 | 1,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 3,313 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 | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Servite RC Primary School 252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Walk Primary School Park Walk , King's Road SW10 0AY | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community 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 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,104 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 | 4,401 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 | 3,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,876 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 | 182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 213 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 243 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 90-92 Queen's Gate , SW7 5AB | - not rated | 459 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaux | Ground Floor, 152 Old Brompton Road | 90 yd | |
| Duke of Clarence | 148 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 90 yd | |
| Cambio de Tercio | 161-163 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 123 yd | |
| Nam Long Le Shaker | 159 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 123 yd | |
| Capote y Toros Ltd | 157 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Arms | 153 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 123 yd | |
| Hereford Arms (The) | PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road | 337 yd | |
| Anglesea Arms | Public House 15 Selwood Terrace, Onslow Gardens | 369 yd | |
| B London & Cubanista | 92B Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 468 yd | |
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aux Merveilleux De Fred | 88 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 468 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 517 yd | |
| Bosphorous Kebabs | 59 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 530 yd | |
| Sushi Point | 226 Fulham Road, LONDON | 598 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 12 Bute Street, LONDON | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 380 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON | 453 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 517 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea) FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Duo Health & Fitness Chelsea GUNTER GROVE | 950 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.