Cromwell Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 0SS is located in the Abingdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW5 0ST, SW5 0SU, SW5 0SJ, SW5 0SL, W8 6LQ, SW5 0SE, SW5 0SN, SW5 0RQ, W8 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW5 0SS is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 38.5% | 44.5% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 61.5% | 55.5% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 0SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 50.5% | 45.7% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 35.5% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 51.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 21.4% | 9.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 3.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 5.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 55.7% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 20.1% | 1.4% | -18.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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 | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 15.9% | 4.5% | -11.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 30.5% | 44.2% | 13.7% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 18.1% | 9% | -9.1% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 20.5% | 14.7% | 1.6% | 18.9% |
In this area, just 21.3% 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 | 38.9% | 21.3% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -61.9% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 20% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.9% | 27.1% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 20% | 18.2% | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 21.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.1% 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 | 37.6% | 21.6% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -61.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 30.1% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 14.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.7% | 21.6% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 19.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.5% | 76.7% | -31.2% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9% | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 27.5% | 6.5% | 21.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 337.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.3% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cromwell Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 97th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

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 15 Sherborne Court, 180 - 186 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2025-03-28 | £288,448 |
| Flat 19 Sherborne Court, 180 - 186 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2025-03-26 | £426,426 |
| Flat 33 Sherborne Court, 180 - 186 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-01-03 | £285,075 |
| Flat 31 Sherborne Court, 180 - 186 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-09-09 | £213,178 |
| Flat 24 Sherborne Court, 180 - 186 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-03-01 | £361,011 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW5 0SS 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 | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,360 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 | 2,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Community 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 | 978 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,465 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 | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,794 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 | 3,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Wade 205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU | - not rated | 822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turmeric Kitchen | 27-35 Hogarth Road, LONDON | 141 yd | |
| Lexham Brasserie | 1-3 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 166 yd | |
| Addies Thai Restaurant & Bar | Basement Ground and Part First Floor, 121 Earl's Court Road | 198 yd | |
| Dreamtel Hotel | Hotel, 32-36 Hogarth Road | 201 yd | |
| Eve Restaurant | 202-220 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls Court Tavern | Public House, 123 Earl's Court Road | 205 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 253 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 254 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 259 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 210 yd | |
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 249 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 249 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 249 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 249 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 348 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 366 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 468 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 215 yd | |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 227 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 704 yd | |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 732 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 | 322.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.