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SW5 9PN is in Poole Road, London and Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 9PN 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 Poole Road, London, SW5 9PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW5 9SD, SW5 9PP, SW5 9PL, SW5 9PJ, SW5 9NN, SW5 9NP, SW5 9PH, SW5 9PR, SW5 9PG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW5 9PN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%48.6%-1.8% 51.0% -2.4%
Male49.6%51.4%1.8% 49.0% 2.4%

Partnership Status

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 9PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single59.7%52.4%-7.3% 37.9% 14.5%
Married: Opposite sex24.6%34.8%10.2% 44.2% -9.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated3.2%1%-2.2% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced10.9%6.7%-4.2% 9.1% -2.4%
Widowed1.6%3.8%2.2% 6.1% -2.3%

Health

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 (96.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.6%68.3%7.7% 48.4% 19.9%
Good health28.5%28.1%-0.4% 33.6% -5.5%
Fair health9.9%3.6%-6.3% 12.7% -9.1%
Bad health0.7%0%-0.7% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 9PN this area, 6.7% 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 74.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6%6.7%0.7% 18.2% -11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4%0%-4.0% 9.6% -9.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.6%1.9%-3.7% 13.4% -11.5%
Apprenticeship1.2%0.5%-0.7% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.5%13%6.5% 16.9% -3.9%
Degree or Similar65.7%74.5%8.8% 33.8% 40.7%
Other10.9%3.4%-7.5% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Chinese5.3%3.2%-2.1% 0.7% 2.5%
Indian2.8%4%1.2% 3.1% 0.9%
Pakistani1.8%0.4%-1.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian2.8%5.6%2.8% 1.6% 4.0%
Black African2.8%5.2%2.4% 2.5% 2.7%
Black Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian3.2%2.4%-0.8% 0.8% 1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0.8%0.1% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other3.2%2.4%-0.8% 0.8% 1.6%
White71.5%64%-7.5% 81.4% -17.4%
Roma0%1.6%1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Arab1.4%2.8%1.4% 0.6% 2.2%
Other4.2%6.4%2.2% 1.6% 4.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom45.4%36.9%-8.5% 83.2% -46.3%
European Union24.3%30.2%5.9% 6.1% 24.1%
Rest of Europe5.3%6.3%1.0% 0.8% 5.5%
Africa4.2%5.6%1.4% 2.7% 2.9%
Middle East and Asia13%12.3%-0.7% 5.6% 6.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.7%7.1%0.4% 1.3% 5.8%
Oceania0.7%1.6%0.9% 0.3% 1.3%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK44.4%37.1%-7.3% 83.2% -46.1%
10+ Years8.8%23.1%14.3% 9.8% 13.3%
5-10 Years12.3%12.7%0.4% 2.9% 9.8%
2-5 Years10.6%8.4%-2.2% 2.2% 6.2%
Less than 2 years23.9%18.7%-5.2% 1.9% 16.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom53.2% 76.7% -23.5%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France5.6% 0.3% 5.3%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy8.1% 0.6% 7.5%
Portugal1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Spain2% 0.4% 1.6%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Other EU countries5.6% 1.5% 4.1%
Turkey1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Other Europe3.2% 0.2% 3.0%
South and Eastern Africa1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Middle East0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Eastern Asia2% 0.3% 1.7%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
South-East Asia3.2% 0.2% 3.0%
North America and the Caribbean2.8% 0.3% 2.5%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Oceania1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
No passport held1.6% 13.5% -11.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.4% 37.2% -7.8%
Christian46.8% 46.2% 0.6%
Buddhist2.8% 0.5% 2.3%
Hindu1.6% 1.7% -0.1%
Muslim6.9% 6.5% 0.4%
Not answered12.5% 6.0% 6.5%

Safety

Is SW5 9PN dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SW5 9PN was 239.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

SW5 9PN has the 23rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 153rd highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,000
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SW5 9PN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Poole Road, London, SW5 9PN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW5 9PN

Average Price
£1,003,806
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,003,806
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in SW5 9PN

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat E 62 Nevern Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,280,0002024-09-03 £1,219,368
Flat 4 63 Nevern Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£455,0002023-07-17 £402,911
Flat E 62 Nevern Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£940,0002022-11-30 £829,951
Flat 1 63 Nevern Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£690,0002022-01-12 £616,436
Flat A 58 Nevern Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,190,0002021-06-30 £1,204,642
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW5 9PN

Employment

SW5 9PN 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 9PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9PN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee92
Self-Employed33
Student (economically inactive)23
Retired16
Part-Time Employee15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Unemployed6
Looking after home or family6
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities47
Professional, scientific and technical activities32
Other16
Information and communication13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles11
Education8
Construction7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Administrative and support service activities7
Transport and storage6
Real estate activities6
Manufacturing6
Human health and social work activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 1,160 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 1,629 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 2,402 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,407 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 2,761 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 520 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 4 597 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Kensington Primary Academy
205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU
4out of 4 655 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Avonmore Primary School
Avonmore Road , W14 8SH
3out of 4 850 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 1,003 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 576 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 1,394 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,431 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,629 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP
4out of 4 1,883 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

16 plus

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 1,196 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 1,514 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY
- not rated 3,626 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,835 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 5,137 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,908 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 4,043 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Snowflake School
10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB
- not rated 81 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Kensington Wade
205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU
- not rated 612 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Collingham
23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL
- not rated 768 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St James Senior Girls' School
Earsby Street , London W14 8SH
- not rated 850 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
St James Preparatory School
Earsby Street , Olympia W14 8SH
- not rated 850 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Saint James Backpackers HotelHotel, 21-23 Longridge Road117 yd
Dolci Coffe & Juice Ltd176 Earl's Court Road, LONDON157 yd
Taco Bell166 Earl's Court Road, LONDON158 yd
Kung Fu180-182 Earl's Court Road, LONDON169 yd
Jollibee180-182 Earl's Court Road, LONDON169 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Earls Court TavernPublic House, 123 Earl's Court Road204 yd
The Prince of TeckPUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road224 yd
Kings HeadPublic House, 17 Hogarth Place288 yd
Courtfield Public HousePublic House, 187 Earl's Court Road360 yd
BlackbirdPublic House, 209-211 Earl's Court Road360 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Damascus Gate170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON157 yd
Star Kebab House178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON157 yd
Jimmy's Grill170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON157 yd
JoJo's Peri Peri117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON196 yd
AdmiralGround Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road218 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sBasement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road157 yd
The Co-operative Food210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON250 yd
Tesco100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON365 yd
Marks & Spencer266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON415 yd
TescoGround Floor Edwardes House, 294 Old Brompton Road584 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pure Gym (Earls Court)
254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD
health and fitness suite335 yd
Philbeach Hall
Philbeach Gardens
356 yd
Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club
PEMBROKE SQUARE
tennis courts457 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite500 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
533 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool560 yd
Kieser Training 2 (Closed)
Empress State Building Empress State Building Empress Approach
health and fitness suite711 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool765 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool803 yd
Club Kensington (Closed)
201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street
health and fitness suite808 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed143 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.