Overview of SW7 3BS

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Onslow Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 3BS 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 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW7 3QG, SW7 3AL, SW7 3BU, SW7 3BT, SW7 3QQ, SW7 3QB, SW7 3QD, SW7 3AW, SW7 3BB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW7 3BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.7%52.9%5.2% 51.0% 1.9%
Male52.3%47.1%-5.2% 49.0% -1.9%

Partnership Status

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 3BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39%45.2%6.2% 37.9% 7.3%
Married: Opposite sex47.6%38.1%-9.5% 44.2% -6.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Separated3%0%-3.0% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced6.5%6.5%0.0% 9.1% -2.6%
Widowed3.9%8.3%4.4% 6.1% 2.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health65.6%72.4%6.8% 48.4% 24.0%
Good health27.6%20.8%-6.8% 33.6% -12.8%
Fair health5.7%6.3%0.6% 12.7% -6.4%
Bad health1.1%0.5%-0.6% 4.0% -3.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 3BS this area, 6% 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 74.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.5%6%-0.5% 18.2% -12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.6%3%0.4% 9.6% -6.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels6.9%5.4%-1.5% 13.4% -8.0%
Apprenticeship0.4%0.6%0.2% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.8%7.8%0.0% 16.9% -9.1%
Degree or Similar61.9%74.3%12.4% 33.8% 40.5%
Other13.9%3%-10.9% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.7%2.1%1.4% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian0.4%1%0.6% 3.1% -2.1%
Other Asian2.2%2.1%-0.1% 1.6% 0.5%
Black Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%3.7%3.0% 0.8% 2.9%
Mixed Other1.1%0%-1.1% 0.8% -0.8%
White91.4%84.3%-7.1% 81.4% 2.9%
Arab2.9%3.7%0.8% 0.6% 3.1%
Other0%3.1%3.1% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.8%48.7%-6.1% 83.2% -34.5%
European Union19.4%26.2%6.8% 6.1% 20.1%
Rest of Europe2.9%3.1%0.2% 0.8% 2.3%
Africa1.1%3.1%2.0% 2.7% 0.4%
Middle East and Asia7.2%7.9%0.7% 5.6% 2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean10.8%9.9%-0.9% 1.3% 8.6%
Oceania3.9%0.5%-3.4% 0.3% 0.2%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK54.5%48.7%-5.8% 83.2% -34.5%
10+ Years10.4%18.3%7.9% 9.8% 8.5%
5-10 Years5%15.7%10.7% 2.9% 12.8%
2-5 Years9.3%7.9%-1.4% 2.2% 5.7%
Less than 2 years20.8%9.4%-11.4% 1.9% 7.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.4% 76.7% -12.3%
Ireland2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
France6.3% 0.3% 6.0%
Germany1% 0.2% 0.8%
Italy6.8% 0.6% 6.2%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Other EU countries4.2% 1.5% 2.7%
Other Europe2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean6.8% 0.3% 6.5%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held0.5% 13.5% -13.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion20.1% 37.2% -17.1%
Christian61.9% 46.2% 15.7%
Hindu0.5% 1.7% -1.2%
Jewish2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Muslim6.9% 6.5% 0.4%
Not answered8.5% 6.0% 2.5%

Safety

Is Onslow Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Onslow Gardens was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Courtfield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Onslow Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Courtfield and the 88th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£84,400
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW7 3BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Onslow Gardens are based on 1054 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Onslow Gardens, London, SW7 3BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 3BS

Average Price
£1,721,457
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£4,942,623
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,667,400
Other
£67,927

Estimated Average Property Prices for Onslow Gardens

Average Price
£1,343,471
Semi-Detached
£1,359,188
Terraced
£2,205,356
Detached
£831,069
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,261,276
Other
£898,237

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Onslow GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 7 90 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,650,0002026-01-30 £1,723,101
84A Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£5,000,0002025-07-21 £4,337,539
Flat 5 88 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,030,0002024-04-05 £918,649
88 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£75,5242023-08-14 £61,447
Flat 1 90 Onslow Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£590,0002021-01-11 £489,688
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 3BS

Employment

SW7 3BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.

SW7 3BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in SW7 3BS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee60
Self-Employed35
Retired23
Student (economically inactive)15
Part-Time Employee13
Looking after home or family12
Other6
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities47
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Other15
Manufacturing9
Real estate activities8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles8
Information and communication8
Construction7
Administrative and support service activities5
Human health and social work activities4
Transport and storage4
Education3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1

Schools

Nursery

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 4 909 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 1,775 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marshcroft Early Years Centre
Bramber Road , W14 9PA
- not rated 2,091 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,716 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,867 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ
3out of 4 303 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ
- not rated 303 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH
4out of 4 584 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
3out of 4 629 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Park Walk Primary School
Park Walk , King's Road SW10 0AY
3out of 4 774 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St. Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
3out of 4 1,218 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
- not rated 1,218 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Chelsea Academy
Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB
3out of 4 1,574 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,600 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Saint John Bosco College
Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ
3out of 4 1,966 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 1,600 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kensington and Chelsea College
Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS
- not rated 1,193 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ada National College for Digital Skills
1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD
- not rated 2,293 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 2,742 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
3out of 4 2,994 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy
Finlay Street , SW6 6HB
- not rated 3,621 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RX
4out of 4 3,790 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 5,061 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 261 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Falkner House
19 Brechin Place , SW7 4QB
- not rated 274 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Institute of Cancer Research
Royal Cancer Hospital , 237 Fulham Road SW3 6JB
- not rated 293 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mander Portman Woodward School
90-92 Queen's Gate , SW7 5AB
- not rated 368 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Glendower Preparatory School
86/87 Queen's Gate , South Kensington SW7 5JX
- not rated 431 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Riccardo's Restaurant126 Fulham Road, LONDON182 yd
Joe & The Juice111 Old Brompton Road, LONDON186 yd
Gourmet Burger Kitchen107 Old Brompton Road, LONDON194 yd
Yashin Ocean House117-119 Old Brompton Road, LONDON207 yd
HJEM South Kensington157 Gloucester Road, LONDON215 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Anglesea ArmsPublic House 15 Selwood Terrace, Onslow Gardens58 yd
The Hunter's MoonPublic House, 86 Fulham Road222 yd
B London & Cubanista92B Old Brompton Road, LONDON282 yd
The CrownPublic House, 153 Dovehouse Street347 yd
Zetland Arms PHPUBLIC HOUSE, 2-4 Bute Street410 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aux Merveilleux De Fred88 Old Brompton Road, LONDON282 yd
Bosphorous Kebabs59 Old Brompton Road, LONDON296 yd
Friends of the Royal MarsdenRoyal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road380 yd
Pizza Roma12 Bute Street, LONDON410 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited19 Old Brompton Road, LONDON447 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Little Waitrose99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON194 yd
Tesco50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON345 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON379 yd
Sainsbury's Local295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON385 yd
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road651 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Best Cycle
PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite405 yd
Lomax Chelsea
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite420 yd
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite435 yd
Virgin Active Club (Chelsea)
188A 188A FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool567 yd
St Luke'S Gardens
ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET
artificial grass pitch676 yd
Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea)
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite689 yd
Pure Gym (London South Kensington)
63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool693 yd
Chelsea Sports Centre
CHELSEA MANOR STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool843 yd
Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre
THURLOE PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool861 yd
Kx Gym Private Members Club
DRAYCOTT AVENUE
health and fitness suite876 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed165.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.