West Cromwell Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 9QL 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 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6QP, SW5 9QN, W8 6DE, W8 6DF, W8 6QN, SW5 9QJ, SW5 9PH, SW5 9QW, SW5 9SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW5 9QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 58.4% | 54.5% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 29.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 60.7% | 64% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 22.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -11.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 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.
In the area around SW5 9QL this area, 9.5% 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 64.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 64.6% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 30.8% |
| Other | 18% | 4.8% | -13.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 11% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 59.2% | 51.8% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 11.0% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 33.3% 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 | 39.3% | 33.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -49.9% |
| European Union | 21.3% | 21.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 28.5% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 22.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.2% 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 | 38.2% | 32.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -50.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14.6% | 26.2% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 17.3% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 14.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 17.9% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 15.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 6% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 42 West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2008-09-19 | £2,927,027 |
| 38A West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 1999-12-09 | £3,095,690 |
| 40 West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 1999-09-17 | £3,354,821 |
| 38A West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 1999-04-27 | £2,286,096 |
| 54 - 56 West Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 1999-03-04 | £7,276,596 |
SW5 9QL 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 9QL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW5 9QL 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 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,402 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 | 429 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 | 649 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 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School 11 Mund Street , W14 9LY | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort House School Lillie Road , SW6 1UF | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,250 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 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,589 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 | 1,512 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 | 1,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,594 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 | 2,770 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 | 3,556 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 | 3,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Green School Mund Street , West Kensington W14 9LY | - not rated | 687 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park Pre-Preparatory School 5 Holland Road , Kensington W14 8HJ | - not rated | 772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Maternelle St Jude's Street , Courtfield Gardens SW5 0LX | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wedgwood School Mund Street , West Kensington W14 9LY | - not rated | 827 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 100 yd | |
| Saint James Backpackers Hotel | Hotel, 21-23 Longridge Road | 171 yd | |
| Dolci Coffe & Juice Ltd | 176 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 202 yd | |
| Eve Restaurant | 202-220 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 203 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 166 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls Court Tavern | Public House, 123 Earl's Court Road | 246 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 247 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 325 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 388 yd | |
| Warwick Arms | 160 Warwick Road, LONDON | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 202 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 202 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 202 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 226 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 202 yd | |
| Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 322 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 387 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 562 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 290 yd |
| Philbeach Hall Philbeach Gardens | 409 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 451 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 654 yd | |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 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 | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.1% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.