Harrington Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 4LS 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 Harrington Gardens, London, SW7 4LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4DB, SW7 4JU, SW5 0NH, SW7 4DA, SW7 4LT, SW7 4DD, SW5 0NJ, SW5 0NQ, SW7 4LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW7 4LS 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.5% | 48.2% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 58.5% | 51.8% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 4LS, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.8% | 57.7% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 23.1% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.1% | 69.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 21.3% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 20% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -13.6% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
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 4LS 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.5% | 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 Levels | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -11.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.6% | 78.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 44.8% |
| Other | 14.6% | 2.2% | -12.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.4% | 66.3% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.9% | 27.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -55.4% |
| European Union | 31.1% | 29.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 23.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 17% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 17.7% | 12.9% | -4.8% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 32.3% | 27.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -55.8% |
| 10+ Years | 15.9% | 25.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.7% | 14.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 12.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 21.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 76.7% | -31.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 8.5% | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrington Gardens 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.
Harrington Gardens 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%.

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 1 Platan House, 20 - 22 Harrington Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2024-06-14 | £1,141,735 |
| Flat 20 Platan House, 20 - 22 Harrington Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2024-02-23 | £986,835 |
| Flat 18 Platan House, 20 - 22 Harrington Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2023-02-20 | £1,166,709 |
| Flat 13 Platan House, 20 - 22 Harrington Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2023-02-20 | £1,143,832 |
| Flat 18 Platan House, 20 - 22 Harrington Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2021-04-01 | £1,011,173 |
SW7 4LS 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 4LS 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 4LS 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 | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,008 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 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,900 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 | 4out of 4 | 403 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 | 589 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 | 694 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 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Servite RC Primary School 252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,513 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 | 3,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,295 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 | 3,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 225 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Falkner House 19 Brechin Place , SW7 4QB | - not rated | 524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 90-92 Queen's Gate , SW7 5AB | - not rated | 603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bentley London | 27-33 Harrington Gardens, LONDON | 106 yd | |
| Millennium Gloucester Hotel | Hotel, 4-18 Harrington Gardens | 176 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casinos Ltd | Basement and Ground Floors, 4-18 Harrington Gardens | 176 yd | |
| Ashburn Hotel | 111 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 192 yd | |
| K-Hotel | 131-137 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 302 yd | |
| Hereford Arms (The) | PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road | 315 yd | |
| Drayton Arms | 153 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 318 yd | |
| Courtfield Public House | Public House, 187 Earl's Court Road | 520 yd | |
| Blackbird | Public House, 209-211 Earl's Court Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 241 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 368 yd | |
| Greggs | Ground Floor, 183 Earl's Court Road | 565 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 572 yd | |
| Dunkin' Earls Court | 240 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 241 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 368 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 536 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 590 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 747 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 880 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 300.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.