Lensbury Avenue is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. SW6 2HW is located in the Sands End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelsea and Fulham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lensbury Avenue, London, SW6 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW6 2HW, SW6 2JZ, SW6 2GZ, SW6 2TR, SW6 2GY, SW6 2TN, SW6 2HF, SW6 2TQ, SW6 2TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW6 2HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 SW6 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 41.4% | 46.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 39.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 65.1% | 69.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 21.5% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 23.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -10.3% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 SW6 2HW this area, 7.5% 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 69.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.2% | 69.6% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 35.8% |
| Other | 12.4% | 4.3% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 6.8% | 1.6% | -5.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| White | 60.4% | 45.1% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -36.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 13% | 7.8% | -5.2% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 29% 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 | 37.5% | 29% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -54.2% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 20.7% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.1% | 29% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 23.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 3.1% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.4% 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 | 35.9% | 28.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -54.3% |
| 10+ Years | 18.2% | 30.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.6% | 8.8% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.1% | 14.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 12.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.4% | 76.7% | -33.3% |
| France | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 9% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 10.1% | 0.1% | 10.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 21.4% | 6.5% | 14.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 14.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lensbury Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Parsons Green & Sandford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 14 Monarch Point Lensbury Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2025-05-16 | £840,992 |
| Flat 11 Monarch Point Lensbury Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2024-06-03 | £801,809 |
| Flat 5 Monarch Point Lensbury Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-04-22 | £720,080 |
| Flat 17 Monarch Point Lensbury Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-12-15 | £808,024 |
| Flat 1 Monarch Point Lensbury Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2023-05-15 | £757,437 |
SW6 2HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 SW6 2HW 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 | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Primary School Gilstead Road , Fulham SW6 2LG | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Primary School Gilstead Road , Fulham SW6 2LG | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Infant School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Primary School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood School Britannia Road , SW6 2HL | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurlingham and Chelsea Secondary School Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Bridge School Unit 17, Block J1 Station Court , Imperial Wharf SW6 2PY | - not rated | 264 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Courtyard Academy 1 Marinefield Road , SW6 2LL | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Gilstead Road , SW6 2LG | - not rated | 481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road , SW6 2NB | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| L'Ecole des Petits School 2 Hazlebury Road , SW6 2NB | - not rated | 649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial City | 7 The Boulevard, London | 75 yd | |
| Yamal Alsham & Fresca Italia | 5 The Boulevard, London | 75 yd | |
| Harris & Hoole | 215 Townmead Road, London | 188 yd | |
| Gambado | Unit 7, Station Court | 245 yd | |
| St Judes Church | Church, 24 Collingham Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside | Unit 2, Riverside Tower | 133 yd | |
| Fulham Arms | The Sands End, 135 - 137 Stephendale Road | 401 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Hostel | Queen Elizabeth, 58 Bagley's Lane | 528 yd | |
| The Woodman | 60 Battersea High Street, London | 665 yd | |
| Le Quecumbar | 42-44 Battersea High Street, London | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Seiko | Kitchen 3 - Unit 5, Talina Centre | 382 yd | |
| Youpi Yum Little Ones Kitchen | Kitchen 1 - Unit 5, Talina Centre | 382 yd | |
| Park Avenue NYC | Kitchen 5 - Unit 5, Talina Centre | 382 yd | |
| Foodstars Fulham | Unit 20, Talina Centre | 385 yd | |
| The Sushi Kitchen | Unit 13-15 Heliport Industrial Estate, 40 Lombard Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 215 Townmead Road, London | 188 yd | |
| Weezy - Fulham And Chelsea | 3 - 11 Imperial Road, London | 692 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 132 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27 Townmead Road, London | 743 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 601 - 615 King's Road, London | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Harbour Spa CHELSEA HARBOUR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Harbour Club (Chelsea) WATERMEADOW LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Sands End Community Sports Hall (Closed) 59-61 59-61 Broughton Road | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Royal Academy Of Dance BATTERSEA SQUARE | 596 yd | |
| Chelsea Academy LOTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Play Centre (Closed) Tetcott Road | 745 yd | |
| Yorky'S Gym (Closed) 24-28 24-28 York Road | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| L'Ecole De Battersea TROTT STREET | 764 yd | |
| Dimson Hall BATTERSEA CHURCH ROAD | 782 yd | |
| Salesian College (Closed) Surrey Lane | 801 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 439.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 351.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.