Overview of SW7 4AX

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Cornwall Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 4AX 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 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4AU, SW7 4SB, SW7 4RZ, SW7 4AY, SW7 4RJ, SW7 4RH, SW7 4AJ, SW7 4PB, SW7 4PD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW7 4AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.3%51.8%3.5% 51.0% 0.8%
Male51.7%48.2%-3.5% 49.0% -0.8%

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 4AX, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single63.3%60.1%-3.2% 37.9% 22.2%
Married: Opposite sex24.3%29.4%5.1% 44.2% -14.8%
Separated0.9%1.3%0.4% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced9.2%6.5%-2.7% 9.1% -2.6%
Widowed2.3%2.6%0.3% 6.1% -3.5%

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 (91.5%) 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 health61.2%66.7%5.5% 48.4% 18.3%
Good health31.4%24.8%-6.6% 33.6% -8.8%
Fair health4.5%6.1%1.6% 12.7% -6.6%
Bad health2.9%1.2%-1.7% 4.0% -2.8%
Very bad health0%1.2%1.2% 1.2% 0.0%

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 4AX 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications0.5%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 Levels4.6%1.3%-3.3% 13.4% -12.1%
Apprenticeship0%0.6%0.6% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.1%11%-4.1% 16.9% -5.9%
Degree or Similar72%78.1%6.1% 33.8% 44.3%
Other6.9%4.5%-2.4% 2.8% 1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese10.3%7.7%-2.6% 0.7% 7.0%
Indian2.1%6.5%4.4% 3.1% 3.4%
Pakistani0.4%0.6%0.2% 2.7% -2.1%
Other Asian2.9%1.8%-1.1% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African0.4%1.8%1.4% 2.5% -0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.4%1.2%0.8% 0.5% 0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.7%1.2%-0.5% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%1.8%1.4% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other2.5%3.6%1.1% 0.8% 2.8%
White70.2%59.5%-10.7% 81.4% -21.9%
Arab1.7%11.9%10.2% 0.6% 11.3%
Other6.6%1.8%-4.8% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom40.1%30.9%-9.2% 83.2% -52.3%
European Union22.7%24.2%1.5% 6.1% 18.1%
Rest of Europe5.4%5.5%0.1% 0.8% 4.7%
Africa4.1%7.3%3.2% 2.7% 4.6%
Middle East and Asia14%18.2%4.2% 5.6% 12.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean10.7%10.9%0.2% 1.3% 9.6%
Oceania2.9%3%0.1% 0.3% 2.7%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK39.7%30.9%-8.8% 83.2% -52.3%
10+ Years12.4%29.1%16.7% 9.8% 19.3%
5-10 Years19.4%12.7%-6.7% 2.9% 9.8%
2-5 Years9.1%10.3%1.2% 2.2% 8.1%
Less than 2 years19.4%17%-2.4% 1.9% 15.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.8% 76.7% -21.9%
Ireland3.6% 0.6% 3.0%
France4.8% 0.3% 4.5%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy3% 0.6% 2.4%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Other EU countries10.2% 1.5% 8.7%
Other Europe3.6% 0.2% 3.4%
North Africa0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Eastern Asia3% 0.3% 2.7%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Central Asia0.6% 0.0% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean6% 0.3% 5.7%
Central and South America1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Oceania2.4% 0.1% 2.3%
No passport held1.2% 13.5% -12.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.1% 37.2% -10.1%
Christian39.8% 46.2% -6.4%
Buddhist3.6% 0.5% 3.1%
Hindu2.4% 1.7% 0.7%
Muslim12.7% 6.5% 6.2%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered12% 6.0% 6.0%

Safety

Is Cornwall Gardens Street dangerous?

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 .



🔎 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. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£90,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW7 4AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cornwall Gardens are based on 982 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 Cornwall Gardens, London, SW7 4AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 4AX

Average Price
£1,249,898
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£3,513,514
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,198,484
Other
£65,967

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cornwall Gardens

Average Price
£1,415,336
Semi-Detached
£834,103
Terraced
£2,009,585
Detached
£702,000
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,406,933
Other
£396,336

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cornwall GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 6 93 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,160,0002024-04-29 £1,134,919
Flat 6 89 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,728,0002022-09-02 £1,390,080
Flat 2 93 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,060,0002020-12-04 £963,153
Flat 5 92 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,400,0002019-07-26 £1,330,882
Flat 1 90 Cornwall Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,275,0002019-05-24 £1,251,491
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 4AX

Employment

SW7 4AX 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 4AX 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 4AX 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 Employee74
Self-Employed31
Retired17
Student (economically inactive)14
Part-Time Employee5
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Looking after home or family3
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities45
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Education12
Information and communication12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles11
Other10
Real estate activities7
Human health and social work activities7
Accommodation and food service activities4
Manufacturing4
Transport and storage3
Administrative and support service activities3
Construction2
Mining and quarrying2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

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 1,877 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,190 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,652 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 2,661 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 2,709 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 , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ
4out of 4 680 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 808 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP
3out of 4 809 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ
4out of 4 973 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 1,087 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,510 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,591 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 1,839 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,918 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 2,151 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School

16 plus

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 2,231 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,566 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,086 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 3,717 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,129 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 6RU
4out of 4 3,212 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 4,278 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 298 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Philip's School
6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE
- not rated 543 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Collingham
23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL
- not rated 597 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Glendower Preparatory School
86/87 Queen's Gate , South Kensington SW7 5JX
- not rated 603 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Queen's Gate School
133 Queen's Gate , Kensington SW7 5LE
- not rated 608 yd Other independent school No 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
Hispania Kensington61 Gloucester Road, LONDON121 yd
Joe & The Juice Gloucester Road74 Gloucester Road, LONDON127 yd
JOE & THE JUICE72 Gloucester Road, LONDON148 yd
Sanzboba90-92 Cromwell Road, LONDON153 yd
Vitis Vivendum70 Gloucester Road, LONDON153 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Coco MomoPublic House, 25 Gloucester Road216 yd
Stanhope Arms (The)Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road295 yd
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road340 yd
Hereford Arms (The)PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road443 yd
The Queen's Arms30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON481 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cafe Society1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON160 yd
The Sandwich Shop54 Gloucester Road, LONDON211 yd
Sushi Daily1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road228 yd
Sushi Gourmet158A Cromwell Road, LONDON308 yd
Tanpopo Japanese FoodRoyal College Of Science, Exhibition Road580 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road228 yd
Sainsbury's158A Cromwell Road, LONDON308 yd
Tesco50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON685 yd
Little Waitrose99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON695 yd
Marks & Spencer113 Kensington High Street, LONDON780 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool253 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool498 yd
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite541 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool604 yd
Best Cycle
PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite623 yd
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite651 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
710 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite733 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite817 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite858 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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed167.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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