Courtfield Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 0PL is located in the Courtfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Courtfield Gardens, London, SW5 0PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW5 0HL, SW5 0HJ, SW5 0PA, SW5 0PB, SW5 0HN, SW5 0HQ, SW5 0JH, SW5 0PD, SW5 0HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW5 0PL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.4% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 59.4% | 9.9% | 51.0% | 8.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 40.6% | -9.9% | 49.0% | -8.4% |
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 0PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 51.8% | 56.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 37.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (95.7%) 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 | 75.5% | 75.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 27.0% |
| Good health | 20.9% | 20.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -13.3% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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 SW5 0PL this area, 4.4% 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 73.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.6% | 73.2% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 39.4% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.6% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 8.0% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 79.1% | 68.1% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 30.4% 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 | 33.7% | 30.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -52.8% |
| European Union | 28.6% | 31.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 25.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.8% 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 | 32.7% | 30.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -52.9% |
| 10+ Years | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.9% | 19.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 16.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 20.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.5% | 76.7% | -37.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 14.1% | 0.6% | 13.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtfield Gardens was 110.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Courtfield Gardens has the 38th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 250.0%.

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 4 Courtfield House 10-11 Courtfield Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2025-05-16 | £686,780 |
| Flat 1 12A Courtfield Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2025-02-07 | £1,013,622 |
| Flat 8 Courtfield House 10-11 Courtfield Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-08-10 | £473,238 |
| Flat 5 Courtfield House 10-11 Courtfield Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £873,945 | 2022-02-11 | £711,752 |
| Flat 15 12 Courtfield Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,858,000 | 2022-01-17 | £2,327,591 |
SW5 0PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 0PL 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 SW5 0PL 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 | 89 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 49 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,156 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 | 2,241 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 | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Servite RC Primary School 252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA | 4out of 4 | 943 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 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,144 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,822 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 | 36 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Maternelle St Jude's Street , Courtfield Gardens SW5 0LX | - not rated | 191 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby School, Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 220 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Milestone College 85 Cromwell Road , SW7 5BW | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 206 yd | |
| YHA | 38 Bolton Gardens, LONDON | 221 yd | |
| Cleopatra Restaurant | Ground Floor, 207 Earl's Court Road | 241 yd | |
| Dreamtel Hotel | Hotel, 32-36 Hogarth Road | 258 yd | |
| Starbucks | 203 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtfield Public House | Public House, 187 Earl's Court Road | 258 yd | |
| Blackbird | Public House, 209-211 Earl's Court Road | 258 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 321 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 386 yd | |
| Drayton Arms | 153 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Ground Floor, 183 Earl's Court Road | 310 yd | |
| Dunkin' Earls Court | 240 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 324 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 230 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 326 yd | |
| Eats N'Bits | Shop Earls Court Station, Warwick Road | 358 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 273 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 363 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 413 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 485 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 270 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 639 yd | |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Kieser Training 2 (Closed) Empress State Building Empress State Building Empress Approach | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Philbeach Hall Philbeach Gardens | 915 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.