Longridge Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 9SL 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 Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW5 9SB, SW5 9QQ, SW5 9PR, SW5 9QJ, SW5 9SD, SW5 9PP, SW5 9RP, SW5 9GA, SW5 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW5 9SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 47.7% | 52.7% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 9SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 47.3% | 52.9% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 27.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 28.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 36.8% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 17.2% | 4.2% | -13.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.9% 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 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 19.1% | 13.8% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 12.2% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 10% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 42.7% | 29.9% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -51.5% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 8.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 10.3% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
In this area, just 42.4% 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 | 53.1% | 42.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 23.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.8% 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 | 51.5% | 42.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 42.8% | 38.2% | 9.8% | 33.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.8% | 5.8% | -27.0% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 25.3% | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longridge Road was 648.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 341.6% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Longridge Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 31st highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.0%.

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 12 Longridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-21 | £446,912 |
| Flat 3 10 Longridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-05-23 | £483,532 |
| Flat E 20 Longridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-03-11 | £543,313 |
| Flat 3 10 Longridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2015-09-24 | £394,990 |
| Flat 4 12 Longridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-07-03 | £261,181 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW5 9SL 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,440 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 | 495 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 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School 11 Mund Street , W14 9LY | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 876 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 | 5,374 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 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's School St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,456 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 | 1,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,812 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 | 3,636 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 | 3,904 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 | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Maternelle St Jude's Street , Courtfield Gardens SW5 0LX | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Green School Mund Street , West Kensington W14 9LY | - not rated | 737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wetherby School, Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Kensington School 24 Kensington Square , W8 5HN | - not rated | 857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint James Backpackers Hotel | Hotel, 21-23 Longridge Road | 50 yd | |
| Dolci Coffe & Juice Ltd | 176 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 78 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 166 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 79 yd | |
| Premier Inns | 22-32 West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 95 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 113 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls Court Tavern | Public House, 123 Earl's Court Road | 123 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 203 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 264 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 292 yd | |
| Courtfield Public House | Public House, 187 Earl's Court Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 78 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 78 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 78 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 104 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 78 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 273 yd | |
| Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 423 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 450 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 362 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 406 yd | |
| Philbeach Hall Philbeach Gardens | 463 yd | |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 712 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.