West Cromwell Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 9QJ is located in the Abingdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Cromwell Road, London, SW5 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6QL, W8 6QN, W8 6DD, W8 6DG, W8 6DH, W8 6DJ, W8 6DL, W8 6DN, W8 6DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW5 9QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.8% | 52.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 9QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 57.2% | 60% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 21.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.6% | 36.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 39.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 10% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 12% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 46.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 17.3% | 1.4% | -15.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.7% 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 | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 59.2% | 41.7% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -39.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 15.1% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 13.5% |
In this area, just 36.1% 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 | 34.4% | 36.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -47.1% |
| European Union | 18.3% | 17.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.1% | 24.2% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37% 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 | 32.1% | 36.1% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -47.1% |
| 10+ Years | 14.1% | 37% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 27.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.6% | 10% | -26.6% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Cromwell Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abingdon 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 -23.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2023-12-12 | £2,403,243 |
| Flat 6 4 West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-09-18 | £335,130 |
| Flat 12 2 West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-07-27 | £400,404 |
| Flat 9 2 West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2014-05-28 | £394,565 |
| Flat 7 2 West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £369,001 | 2013-12-17 | £352,753 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW5 9QJ 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,350 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 | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | - not rated | 660 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 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School 11 Mund Street , W14 9LY | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 5,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,543 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 | 3,842 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 | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Maternelle St Jude's Street , Courtfield Gardens SW5 0LX | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Green School Mund Street , West Kensington W14 9LY | - not rated | 785 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Kensington School 24 Kensington Square , W8 5HN | - not rated | 794 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inns | 22-32 West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 6 yd | |
| Eve Restaurant | 202-220 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 97 yd | |
| Saint James Backpackers Hotel | Hotel, 21-23 Longridge Road | 141 yd | |
| Dolci Coffe & Juice Ltd | 176 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 150 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 166 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls Court Tavern | Public House, 123 Earl's Court Road | 179 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 198 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 279 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 334 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 150 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 150 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 150 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 157 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 150 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 360 yd | |
| Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 427 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 535 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 269 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 349 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Philbeach Hall Philbeach Gardens | 507 yd | |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 618 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.