Onslow Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 3AL is located in the Courtfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Onslow Gardens, London, SW7 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 3AG, SW7 3BS, SW7 3AW, SW7 3QG, SW7 3LX, SW7 3AH, SW7 3LY, SW7 3QB, SW7 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW7 3AL is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 53.3% | 46.6% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 53.4% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 SW7 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 38.2% | 42.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 50.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 79.7% | 79.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 31.4% |
| Good health | 17% | 15.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -18.1% |
| Fair health | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SW7 3AL this area, 6.4% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.1% | 71.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 11.8% | 2.5% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 79.7% | 69.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, just 39.4% 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 | 44.6% | 39.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| European Union | 23.2% | 29.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 23.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.3% | 8.3% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.7% 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 | 44.2% | 39.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 34.7% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 15.5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 5.2% | -9.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 5.2% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 8.8% | 0.3% | 8.5% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Onslow Gardens was 226.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Onslow Gardens has the 35th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 164th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% 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 1 21 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,100,000 | 2024-11-25 | £3,833,161 |
| Flat 4 18 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2024-09-25 | £1,028,842 |
| Flat 3 24 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,160,000 | 2024-01-22 | £2,072,959 |
| Flat 3 19 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2023-07-28 | £1,726,761 |
| Flat 1 24 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2022-09-21 | £884,889 |
SW7 3AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 SW7 3AL 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 | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,035 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 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Servite RC Primary School 252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Walk Primary School Park Walk , King's Road SW10 0AY | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,734 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 | 4,561 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 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Tutors 84-86 Old Brompton Road , South Kensington SW7 3LQ | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falkner House 19 Brechin Place , SW7 4QB | - not rated | 190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 90-92 Queen's Gate , SW7 5AB | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendower Preparatory School 86/87 Queen's Gate , South Kensington SW7 5JX | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe & The Juice | 111 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 152 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen | 107 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 161 yd | |
| Riccardo's Restaurant | 126 Fulham Road, LONDON | 189 yd | |
| Chucs Bar and Grill | 97 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 196 yd | |
| Byron | 93-95 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesea Arms | Public House 15 Selwood Terrace, Onslow Gardens | 72 yd | |
| The Hunter's Moon | Public House, 86 Fulham Road | 192 yd | |
| B London & Cubanista | 92B Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 237 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, 153 Dovehouse Street | 310 yd | |
| Zetland Arms PH | PUBLIC HOUSE, 2-4 Bute Street | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aux Merveilleux De Fred | 88 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 237 yd | |
| Bosphorous Kebabs | 59 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 240 yd | |
| Friends of the Royal Marsden | Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road | 330 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 12 Bute Street, LONDON | 358 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 19 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 161 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 294 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 428 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON | 434 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 641 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea) FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 822 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.