Overview of SW7 4DB

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Courtfield Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 4DB 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 Courtfield Road, London, SW7 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4LS, SW5 0NH, SW7 4DD, SW5 0NQ, SW7 4DA, SW5 0NJ, SW7 4LT, SW7 4DG, SW7 4JU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW7 4DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female41.5%48.2%6.7% 51.0% -2.8%
Male58.5%51.8%-6.7% 49.0% 2.8%

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 4DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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)
Single51.8%57.7%5.9% 37.9% 19.8%
Married: Opposite sex33.6%23.1%-10.5% 44.2% -21.1%
Married: Same sex1.5%1.6%0.1% 0.3% 1.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated3.6%4.4%0.8% 2.2% 2.2%
Divorced6.6%9.9%3.3% 9.1% 0.8%
Widowed2.9%2.7%-0.2% 6.1% -3.4%

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 (89.7%) 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 health67.1%69.7%2.6% 48.4% 21.3%
Good health26.8%20%-6.8% 33.6% -13.6%
Fair health4.9%8.2%3.3% 12.7% -4.5%
Bad health1.2%2.1%0.9% 4.0% -1.9%

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 4DB this area, 3.3% 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 78.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications1.5%3.3%1.8% 18.2% -14.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.6%2.2%-1.4% 9.6% -7.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels3.6%2.2%-1.4% 13.4% -11.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8%11.5%3.5% 16.9% -5.4%
Degree or Similar68.6%78.6%10.0% 33.8% 44.8%
Other14.6%2.2%-12.4% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese3.7%7%3.3% 0.7% 6.3%
Indian0.6%2%1.4% 3.1% -1.1%
Other Asian2.4%3%0.6% 1.6% 1.4%
Black African0%0.5%0.5% 2.5% -2.0%
Black Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian5.5%4.5%-1.0% 0.8% 3.7%
Mixed White and African0%0.5%0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%3%3.0% 0.9% 2.1%
Mixed Other0%1.5%1.5% 0.8% 0.7%
White85.4%66.3%-19.1% 81.4% -15.1%
Roma0%4%4.0% 0.2% 3.8%
Arab1.8%2.5%0.7% 0.6% 1.9%
Other0%5%5.0% 1.6% 3.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 27.8% 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 Kingdom32.9%27.8%-5.1% 83.2% -55.4%
European Union31.1%29.9%-1.2% 6.1% 23.8%
Rest of Europe4.9%7.2%2.3% 0.8% 6.4%
Africa1.2%3.1%1.9% 2.7% 0.4%
Middle East and Asia7.3%17%9.7% 5.6% 11.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean17.7%12.9%-4.8% 1.3% 11.6%
Oceania4.3%1%-3.3% 0.3% 0.7%
British Overseas0.6%1%0.4% 0.0% 1.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK32.3%27.4%-4.9% 83.2% -55.8%
10+ Years15.9%25.4%9.5% 9.8% 15.6%
5-10 Years13.4%11.7%-1.7% 2.9% 8.8%
2-5 Years17.7%14.2%-3.5% 2.2% 12.0%
Less than 2 years20.7%21.3%0.6% 1.9% 19.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom45.7% 76.7% -31.0%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France8.5% 0.3% 8.2%
Germany2.5% 0.2% 2.3%
Italy10.1% 0.6% 9.5%
Portugal1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Spain4.5% 0.4% 4.1%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Romania3% 0.9% 2.1%
Other EU countries4% 1.5% 2.5%
Turkey1% 0.1% 0.9%
Other Europe2% 0.2% 1.8%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia4% 0.3% 3.7%
South-East Asia1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean5% 0.3% 4.7%
Central and South America3.5% 0.2% 3.3%
No passport held1% 13.5% -12.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion20.2% 37.2% -17.0%
Christian57.1% 46.2% 10.9%
Buddhist1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Hindu4% 1.7% 2.3%
Jewish2% 0.5% 1.5%
Muslim5.6% 6.5% -0.9%
Other religion1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Not answered8.1% 6.0% 2.1%

Safety

Is Courtfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtfield Road was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Courtfield Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 97th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.1%.



🔎 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. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£67,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW7 4DB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Courtfield Road are based on 240 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 Courtfield Road, London, SW7 4DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 4DB

Average Price
£1,083,788
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,149,754
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,082,669
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Courtfield Road

Average Price
£1,039,907
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£2,054,388
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,023,691
Other
£792,838

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Courtfield Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 16 41 - 43 Courtfield Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,225,0002024-03-28 £2,112,933
Flat 4 33 - 35 Courtfield Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,750,0002023-09-27 £1,607,868
Flat 2 39 Courtfield Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,055,0002022-08-25 £862,489
Flat 3 33 - 35 Courtfield Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,925,0002022-06-29 £1,573,735
Flat 9 41 - 43 Courtfield Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£890,0002022-05-27 £724,326
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 4DB

Employment

SW7 4DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4DB 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 Employee80
Student (economically inactive)28
Self-Employed26
Looking after home or family12
Retired11
Part-Time Employee7
Unemployed6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled2

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities46
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Other8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles7
Information and communication5
Manufacturing4
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Administrative and support service activities2
Education2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Construction1
Human health and social work activities1
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 1,710 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 1,992 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,337 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 2,350 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 2,867 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 435 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ
4out of 4 611 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 4 702 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ
4out of 4 963 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Servite RC Primary School
252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA
4out of 4 1,073 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,295 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,513 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 1,692 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 1,910 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Chelsea Academy
Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB
4out of 4 1,940 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed 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 2,026 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,327 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,490 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 3,958 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,308 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 3,617 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 4,432 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Collingham
23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL
- not rated 192 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Wetherby Kensington
4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN
- not rated 258 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
St Philip's School
6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE
- not rated 371 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Falkner House
19 Brechin Place , SW7 4QB
- not rated 555 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 621 yd Other independent school No Mixed 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
The Bentley London27-33 Harrington Gardens, LONDON132 yd
Ashburn Hotel111 Cromwell Road, LONDON159 yd
Millennium Gloucester HotelHotel, 4-18 Harrington Gardens187 yd
Grosvenor Casinos LtdBasement and Ground Floors, 4-18 Harrington Gardens187 yd
K-Hotel131-137 Cromwell Road, LONDON194 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Stanhope Arms (The)Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road304 yd
Hereford Arms (The)PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road332 yd
Drayton Arms153 Old Brompton Road, LONDON351 yd
Courtfield Public HousePublic House, 187 Earl's Court Road510 yd
BlackbirdPublic House, 209-211 Earl's Court Road510 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sushi Daily1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road231 yd
Sushi Gourmet158A Cromwell Road, LONDON334 yd
Cafe Society1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON547 yd
GreggsGround Floor, 183 Earl's Court Road551 yd
Dunkin' Earls Court240 Earl's Court Road, LONDON575 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road231 yd
Sainsbury's158A Cromwell Road, LONDON334 yd
Marks & Spencer266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON532 yd
The Co-operative Food210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON608 yd
Little Waitrose99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON613 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool282 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool338 yd
Pure Gym (Earls Court)
254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD
health and fitness suite550 yd
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite608 yd
Best Cycle
PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite677 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
716 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite721 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool743 yd
Virgin Active Club (Chelsea)
188A 188A FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool913 yd
Lomax Chelsea
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite914 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 speed175.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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