Earls Court Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 9RH 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 Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW5 9RZ, SW5 9RX, SW5 9RY, SW5 9QG, SW5 9QQ, SW5 9RU, SW5 0RL, SW5 9RQ, SW5 0RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW5 9RH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.3% | 47.5% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 58.7% | 52.5% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 9RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 67.8% | 58.3% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 23.3% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 61% | 54.8% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 24.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.7% | 57.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 14.7% | 4.3% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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 | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 57.8% | 50.8% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Arab | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 35.6% 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 | 32.1% | 35.6% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -47.6% |
| European Union | 20.6% | 21.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 6.7% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 20% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28% 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 | 30.3% | 36.6% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -46.6% |
| 10+ Years | 14.2% | 28% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 8.6% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.3% | 6.9% | -11.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 20% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 18.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earls Court Road was 463.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.2% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Earls Court Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 62nd highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.
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 3 125 - 127 Earls Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-09-02 | £466,789 |
| Flat 5 125 - 127 Earls Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-26 | £431,866 |
| Top Floor Flat 139 Earls Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £862,000 | 2024-02-16 | £829,904 |
| Flat 4 Richmond House, 141 - 145 Earls Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-06-20 | £459,058 |
| Flat 3 Richmond House, 141 - 145 Earls Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-02-13 | £370,602 |
SW5 9RH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW5 9RH 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 | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,434 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 | 2,705 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 | 484 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 | 578 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 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School Avonmore Road , W14 8SH | 3out of 4 | 1,019 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 | 756 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,944 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 | 3,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,965 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 | 123 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Wade 205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kappa Japanese Restaurant | Basement And Ground Floor, 139 Earl's Court Road | 2 yd | |
| Maroush Bakehouse | 131-135 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 11 yd | |
| Addies Thai Restaurant & Bar | Basement Ground and Part First Floor, 121 Earl's Court Road | 45 yd | |
| Cigkofte Foods Ltd | 184 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 51 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 113 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls Court Tavern | Public House, 123 Earl's Court Road | 39 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 70 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 124 yd | |
| Courtfield Public House | Public House, 187 Earl's Court Road | 241 yd | |
| Blackbird | Public House, 209-211 Earl's Court Road | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 58 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 64 yd | |
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 65 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 65 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 65 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 163 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 331 yd | |
| Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 362 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 400 yd | |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Philbeach Hall Philbeach Gardens | 553 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 797 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.