Imperial Crescent is in Imperial Wharf, London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. SW6 2QW is located in the Sands End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelsea and Fulham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Imperial Crescent, Imperial Wharf, London, SW6 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW6 2RG, SW6 2RN, SW6 2TG, SW6 2RL, SW6 2UT, SW6 2RJ, SW6 2PT, SW6 2UU, SW6 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW6 2QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51.9% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48.1% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 43.4% | 50.3% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 33.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 63.3% | 60.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2QW this area, 5.1% 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 72.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.9% | 72.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 39.1% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1.1% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 69.3% | 73.3% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 51.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 51.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 17.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.8% | 51.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 7.8% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Imperial Crescent was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Parsons Green & Sandford average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Imperial Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Parsons Green & Sandford and the 80th lowest crime rate of 520 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 8 Arcadian House Imperial Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,149,950 | 2005-03-24 | £2,207,804 |
| Apartment 8 Arcadian House Imperial Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £1,149,950 | 2005-01-18 | £2,281,892 |
| Apartment 4 Arcadian House Imperial Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £2,250,000 | 2004-11-01 | £4,444,878 |
| Apartment 2 Arcadian House Imperial Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £1,000,000 | 2004-11-01 | £1,975,501 |
SW6 2QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2QW 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 | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,825 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 | 340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Primary School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sulivan Primary School Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC School Basuto Road , SW6 4BL | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Courtyard Academy Marinefield Road , SW6 2LL | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole des Petits School 2 Hazlebury Road , SW6 2NB | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Fulham Hugon Road , SW6 3ES | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Christian School Wye Street , SW11 2HB | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Battersea 28-40 Battersea High Street , SW11 3JB | - not rated | 894 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Harbour Club | Harbour Club, Watermeadow Lane | 106 yd | |
| Cafe Lina | 96 Townmead Road, London | 265 yd | |
| Imperial City | 7 The Boulevard, London | 314 yd | |
| Yamal Alsham & Fresca Italia | 5 The Boulevard, London | 314 yd | |
| Harris & Hoole | 215 Townmead Road, London | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Arms | The Sands End, 135 - 137 Stephendale Road | 293 yd | |
| Waterside | Unit 2, Riverside Tower | 355 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Hostel | Queen Elizabeth, 58 Bagley's Lane | 615 yd | |
| The Anchor | 61 Holgate Avenue, London | 735 yd | |
| The Waterfront | Unit C Public House, Baltimore House | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sushi Kitchen | Unit 13-15 Heliport Industrial Estate, 40 Lombard Road | 444 yd | |
| Mint Leaves Catering | Unit 17, Heliport Industrial Estate, 40 Lombard Road | 444 yd | |
| Sushi Seiko | Kitchen 3 - Unit 5, Talina Centre | 513 yd | |
| Youpi Yum Little Ones Kitchen | Kitchen 1 - Unit 5, Talina Centre | 513 yd | |
| Park Avenue NYC | Kitchen 5 - Unit 5, Talina Centre | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 215 Townmead Road, London | 415 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27 Townmead Road, London | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 132 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London | 669 yd | |
| Co-Operative | Unit 2, The Cubitt | 697 yd | |
| Weezy - Fulham And Chelsea | 3 - 11 Imperial Road, London | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Chelsea) WATERMEADOW LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 175 yd |
| Sands End Community Sports Hall (Closed) 59-61 59-61 Broughton Road | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Blue Harbour Spa CHELSEA HARBOUR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Royal Academy Of Dance BATTERSEA SQUARE | 766 yd | |
| Yorky'S Gym (Closed) 24-28 24-28 York Road | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Battersea Sports Centre HOPE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| South Park SETTRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| L'Ecole De Battersea TROTT STREET | 908 yd | |
| Chelsea Academy LOTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| The Fort Gym THE PIPER BUILDING THE PIPER BUILDING PETERBOROUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 933 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.