Penywern Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW5 9SU 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 Penywern Road, London, SW5 9SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW5 9ST, SW5 9TT, SW5 9SX, SW5 9DA, SW5 9DB, SW5 9AB, SW5 9TU, SW5 9BY, SW5 9NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW5 9SU is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 43.4% | 43.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 56.6% | 56.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 9SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 66.9% | 63.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.8% | 21.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 61.2% | 58.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 33.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 61.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 15.3% | 7.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 61.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Other | 17.3% | 4.7% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.2% 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 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 71.4% | 46.2% | -25.2% | 81.4% | -35.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 22.7% 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 | 38.5% | 22.7% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -60.5% |
| European Union | 28.3% | 27.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 21.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 27.1% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 22.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.9% 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 | 36.2% | 22.9% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -60.3% |
| 10+ Years | 18.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.1% | 17.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 14.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 9.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 33.7% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 31.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35% | 76.7% | -41.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 7.9% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penywern Road was 638.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 307.2% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penywern Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 30th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.5%.
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 11 36 Penywern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-12-20 | £245,343 |
| Flat 12 36 Penywern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-12-08 | £324,578 |
| Flat 14 36 Penywern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,250 | 2023-07-14 | £139,248 |
| Flat 4 36 Penywern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-03-17 | £165,276 |
| Flat 1 36 Penywern Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £228,571 | 2023-03-02 | £204,202 |
SW5 9SU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW5 9SU 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 | 84 |
| Other | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,117 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 | 2,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Primary School Halford Road , SW6 1JU | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 627 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,958 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 | 4,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,219 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 | 268 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Wade 205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe School 47 Redcliffe Gardens , SW10 9JH | - not rated | 938 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Continental Kensington London | 11-13 Penywern Road, LONDON | 65 yd | |
| SODEXO | Earls Court Underground Station, Warwick Road | 109 yd | |
| A Braccetto | Ground Floor, 242 Earl's Court Road | 119 yd | |
| Burger King | Basement Ground And Mezzanine Floor South, 250-252 Earl's Court Road | 121 yd | |
| Leon Restaurants | 220 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtfield Public House | Public House, 187 Earl's Court Road | 171 yd | |
| Blackbird | Public House, 209-211 Earl's Court Road | 171 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 240 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 241 yd | |
| The Pembroke | Public House, 261 Old Brompton Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eats N'Bits | Shop Earls Court Station, Warwick Road | 109 yd | |
| Dunkin' Earls Court | 240 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 126 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 230 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 127 yd | |
| Greggs | Ground Floor, 183 Earl's Court Road | 181 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 142 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 145 yd | |
| Tesco | Ground Floor Edwardes House, 294 Old Brompton Road | 306 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Philbeach Hall Philbeach Gardens | 532 yd | |
| Kieser Training 2 (Closed) Empress State Building Empress State Building Empress Approach | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 692 yd | |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| The Chelsea Club CHELSEA VILLAGE CHELSEA VILLAGE FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,015 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 | 97.7% |
| 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 | 217.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.