Cromwell Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 4ET 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 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4HA, SW7 4XA, SW7 4XB, SW7 4XD, SW7 4XE, SW7 4XF, SW7 4XH, SW7 4XJ, SW7 4XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW7 4ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 54.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 42.9% | 45.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 4ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 74.3% | 68% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 53.7% | 60.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 27.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 4ET this area, 7.4% 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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.8% | 23.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 52.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 15.7% | 2.6% | -13.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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 | 16.3% | 10% | -6.3% | 0.7% | 9.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 63.3% | 56.7% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 25.9% 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 | 33.3% | 25.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -57.3% |
| European Union | 22.1% | 36.4% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 30.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.2% | 19.2% | -9.0% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.4% 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 | 29.3% | 25.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -57.4% |
| 10+ Years | 22.8% | 30.4% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.3% | 10.4% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 16.7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 16.7% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46% | 76.7% | -30.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 13% | 0.4% | 12.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cromwell Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 29th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Floor Flat 124 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2002-11-28 | £465,726 |
SW7 4ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4ET area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW7 4ET 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 | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,464 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 | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | - not rated | 856 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 | 3out of 4 | 955 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 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,674 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 | 1,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,329 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 | 3,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole Bilingue Maternelle St Jude's Street , Courtfield Gardens SW5 0LX | - not rated | 180 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milestone College 85 Cromwell Road , SW7 5BW | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby School, Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 394 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Taste | 130 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 2 yd | |
| Baalbakis Restaurant | 124 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 8 yd | |
| Lava Cafe | 132 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 41 yd | |
| FEBE Restaurant | 138 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 50 yd | |
| Masgouf | 134-134A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 50 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 347 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 447 yd | |
| Hereford Arms (The) | PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road | 452 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 531 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 130 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 235 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 362 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 428 yd | |
| Greggs | Ground Floor, 183 Earl's Court Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 130 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 235 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 616 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 631 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 64 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 253 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 559 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 837 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 | 88.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 218.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 218.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 46.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.