Ambrosden Avenue is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1P 1QF is located in the Vincent Square electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1P 1QG, SW1P 1QE, SW1P 1QQ, SW1P 1HW, SW1P 1HL, SW1P 1HP, SW1P 1HJ, SW1P 1HH, SW1P 1PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1P 1QF is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 44.1% | 45.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 55.9% | 54.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 32% | 40.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 41.2% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 7.1% | 1.5% | -5.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 59.6% | 50% | -9.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 42.4% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 SW1P 1QF this area, 2.3% 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 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 74% | 81.4% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 47.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 79.7% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 55.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 55.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 17% | 19.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 13.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 2.8% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 55.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 25% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 3.5% | -10.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 9% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 6.9% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 8.4% | 0.3% | 8.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambrosden Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St James's average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Ashley Gardens Ambrosden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,545,000 | 2025-02-06 | £2,303,366 |
| 56 Ashley Gardens Ambrosden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,210,000 | 2021-07-16 | £2,683,531 |
| 43 Ashley Gardens Ambrosden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,775,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,638,805 |
| 46 Ashley Gardens Ambrosden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2021-06-09 | £2,077,358 |
| 55 Ashley Gardens Ambrosden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,712,500 | 2021-03-18 | £2,280,613 |
SW1P 1QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,598 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 | 3,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | 3out of 4 | 69 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,030 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 779 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 37 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | THE WINDSOR CASTLE PUBLIC HOUSE, 23 FRANCIS STREET | 110 yd | |
| Partnership Services 123 Catering | 123 VICTORIA STREET | 116 yd | |
| Pure | 131 VICTORIA STREET | 120 yd | |
| Krispy Kreme | 135 VICTORIA STREET | 121 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 143 VICTORIA STREET | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane 7 | THIRD FLOOR, ZIG ZAG BUILDING, 70 VICTORIA STREET | 179 yd | |
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 261 yd | |
| Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd | 58 VICTORIA STREET | 261 yd | |
| Victoria Taps | 27 GILLINGHAM STREET | 367 yd | |
| 8 Golden Horses | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Poke | 137 VICTORIA STREET | 122 yd | |
| Coco Di Mama | 139 VICTORIA STREET | 123 yd | |
| Sanzboba | CENTRAL TOWER, 300 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | 245 yd | |
| Chun Fun How | 5 ARTILLERY ROW | 280 yd | |
| Morinoya | 1 GILLINGHAM STREET | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 204 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 225 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 277 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-28 WARWICK WAY | 447 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | PLATFORM 2 VICTORIA STATION, TERMINUS PLACE | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Victoria) VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 117 yd |
| Grange Wellington Hotel VINCENT SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Westminster City School PALACE STREET | 264 yd | |
| The Fitness Suite At Victoria Park Plaza VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 303 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Victoria) PORTLAND HOUSE PORTLAND HOUSE BRESSENDEN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 303 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Victoria Cardinal Place) (Closed) Roebuck House Roebuck House Palace Street | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Queen Mother Sports Centre VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Wellness Centre (Taj 51) Buckingham Gate | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Victoria) (Closed) 136-150 136-150 Victoria Street | health and fitness suite | 370 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 128 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.