Cornwall Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 4AP 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 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4QR, SW7 4AA, W8 5PY, SW7 4AW, W8 5PU, SW7 4AE, SW7 4BD, W8 5PT, SW7 4BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW7 4AP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 58.5% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 48% | 41.5% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
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 4AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 46.6% | 43% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 45.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 59.8% | 73.2% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 24.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 21% | -13.3% | 33.6% | -12.6% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 4AP this area, 5.4% 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 75.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.9% | 75.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 41.5% |
| Other | 14% | 0.6% | -13.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 79.5% | 68.1% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 40.4% 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 | 33.5% | 40.4% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| European Union | 31.5% | 28.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 22.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 17.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 15% | 8.2% | -6.8% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.3% 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 | 32.3% | 41.2% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 37.3% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 27.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 27.6% | 11.3% | -16.3% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 5.9% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
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 and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 188.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 4 31 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,385,000 | 2025-07-18 | £1,201,498 |
| Second Floor Flat 28 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2024-12-02 | £1,117,948 |
| Flat 5 29 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,450,000 | 2024-11-01 | £2,109,864 |
| Flat 10 36 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-05-15 | £898,600 |
| Flat 4 36 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-04-11 | £401,351 |
SW7 4AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 4AP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 52 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 893 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 , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,944 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 | 1,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,110 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milestone College 85 Cromwell Road , SW7 5BW | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prowess School Po Box 736 , Kensington SW7 5PD | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Place Restaurant | 1-2 Launceston Place, LONDON | 171 yd | |
| Hjem Kensington | 3 Launceston Place, LONDON | 178 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice Gloucester Road | 74 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 200 yd | |
| JOE & THE JUICE | 72 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 201 yd | |
| Vitis Vivendum | 70 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 251 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 302 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 459 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 468 yd | |
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 166 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 219 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 226 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 411 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 226 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 411 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 561 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 589 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 516 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 768 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 265.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.