Barkston Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 0ET is located in the Earl's Court electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW5 0EU, SW5 0HE, SW5 9AF, SW5 0EL, SW5 0ES, SW5 0EX, SW5 0HF, SW5 0HH, SW5 9AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW5 0ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 53.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 SW5 0ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 40.5% | 45.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 42.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 60.6% | 54.2% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 31.2% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 59.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 14% | 5.9% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 13% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 59.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 25.7% |
| Other | 15.3% | 3.7% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 67.3% | 75.2% | 7.9% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 45.5% 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 | 40.8% | 45.5% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 25% | 24.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 15.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.2% 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 | 38% | 45.5% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 30.2% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.4% | 5.5% | -26.9% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 15.9% | 0.3% | 15.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barkston Gardens was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.3% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barkston Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 11th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 B Sheridan Court, 55 - 81 Barkston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,320,000 | 2022-07-18 | £1,088,970 |
| Flat 3 Sheridan Court, 55 - 81 Barkston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,800,000 | 2021-05-17 | £3,758,470 |
| Flat 1 Sheridan Court, 55 - 81 Barkston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,812,500 | 2013-07-25 | £2,952,799 |
| Flat 9 Sheridan Court, 55 - 81 Barkston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,300,000 | 2012-11-30 | £3,742,481 |
| Flat B Sheridan Court, 55 - 81 Barkston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2009-07-03 | £1,241,852 |
SW5 0ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SW5 0ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 2,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Servite RC Primary School 252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 394 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redcliffe School 47 Redcliffe Gardens , SW10 9JH | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Indigo Kensington | 34-44 Barkston Gardens, LONDON | 84 yd | |
| Cleopatra Restaurant | Ground Floor, 207 Earl's Court Road | 90 yd | |
| Starbucks | 203 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 109 yd | |
| Burger King | Basement Ground And Mezzanine Floor South, 250-252 Earl's Court Road | 144 yd | |
| King's Kebab House | 308 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtfield Public House | Public House, 187 Earl's Court Road | 109 yd | |
| Blackbird | Public House, 209-211 Earl's Court Road | 109 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 223 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 277 yd | |
| The Pembroke | Public House, 261 Old Brompton Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin' Earls Court | 240 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 169 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 230 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 172 yd | |
| Greggs | Ground Floor, 183 Earl's Court Road | 181 yd | |
| Eats N'Bits | Shop Earls Court Station, Warwick Road | 201 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 96 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 218 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | Ground Floor Edwardes House, 294 Old Brompton Road | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 135 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 353 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Kieser Training 2 (Closed) Empress State Building Empress State Building Empress Approach | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Philbeach Hall Philbeach Gardens | 751 yd | |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 259.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.