Cornwall Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 4AJ is located in the Queen's Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwall Gardens, London, SW7 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4AL, SW7 4AU, SW7 4AX, SW7 4QN, SW7 4QW, SW7 4PB, SW7 4PD, SW7 4QP, SW7 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW7 4AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 63.3% | 60.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 29.4% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (91.5%) 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% | 66.7% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 24.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4AJ this area, 3.9% 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 78.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 11% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 72% | 78.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 44.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 70.2% | 59.5% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 11.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 30.9% 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 | 40.1% | 30.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 24.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 18.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.1% 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 | 39.7% | 30.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 29.1% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 10.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 17% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 10.2% | 1.5% | 8.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abingdon 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. 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 3 1 - 3 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,575,000 | 2025-01-15 | £2,555,236 |
| Flat 16 1 - 3 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,200,000 | 2022-12-14 | £3,934,783 |
| Flat 12 5 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-06-30 | £708,613 |
| Flat 11 5 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-09-11 | £431,169 |
| Flat 12 5 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2019-05-07 | £603,661 |
SW7 4AJ 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.
SW7 4AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4AJ 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,685 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 | 2,713 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 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 864 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 | 971 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,124 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 | 3,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 257 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen's Gate School 133 Queen's Gate , Kensington SW7 5LE | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glendower Preparatory School 86/87 Queen's Gate , South Kensington SW7 5JX | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe & The Juice Gloucester Road | 74 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 71 yd | |
| JOE & THE JUICE | 72 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 92 yd | |
| Vitis Vivendum | 70 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 97 yd | |
| HUX American Brasserie | 29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 138 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 161 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 284 yd | |
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 344 yd | |
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 433 yd | |
| Hereford Arms (The) | PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 107 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 155 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 283 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 330 yd | |
| Tanpopo Japanese Food | Royal College Of Science, Exhibition Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 283 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 330 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 716 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 736 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 284 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 710 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 807 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 | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.