Southwell Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 4SB 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 Southwell Gardens, London, SW7 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4RZ, SW7 4AX, SW7 4AY, SW7 4RJ, SW7 4AU, SW7 4RH, SW7 4RL, SW7 4RP, SW7 4RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW7 4SB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 64.2% 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 | 46.1% | 64.2% | 18.1% | 51.0% | 13.2% |
| Male | 53.9% | 35.8% | -18.1% | 49.0% | -13.2% |
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 4SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.4% 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 | 63.9% | 78.4% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 14.4% | -16.7% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 68.1% | 66.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 26% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
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 4SB this area, 3.5% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.3% | 68.1% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 12.8% | 6.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 9.3% | 8.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 7.9% |
| Indian | 2% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 71.1% | 61.6% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 18.8% 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 | 27% | 18.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -64.4% |
| European Union | 29.4% | 36.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 30.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 24.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 19.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 18.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.8% 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 | 26% | 18.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -64.7% |
| 10+ Years | 23.5% | 23.8% | 0.3% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.1% | 12.6% | -7.5% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 16.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 14.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 28.5% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 26.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34% | 76.7% | -42.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 10% | 0.6% | 9.4% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 11.3% | 0.4% | 10.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 15.2% | 6.0% | 9.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwell Gardens was 193.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Southwell Gardens has the 31st highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 191st highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 7 - 8 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2025-06-17 | £1,242,978 |
| Flat 5 6 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-08-02 | £976,331 |
| Ground Floor Flat 10 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2022-12-16 | £2,135,093 |
| Flat 2 7 - 8 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2022-09-20 | £1,008,333 |
| Flat 3 4 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-09-16 | £883,929 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW7 4SB 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 | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,269 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 | 2,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 944 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 | 1,077 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 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 1,718 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 | 1,869 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 | 1,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,149 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 | 3,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone College 85 Cromwell Road , SW7 5BW | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prowess School Po Box 736 , Kensington SW7 5PD | - not rated | 265 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 59 Queen's Gate , SW7 5JP | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 387 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispania Kensington | 61 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 122 yd | |
| Sanzboba | 90-92 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 136 yd | |
| Montana Hotel | Hotel, 67-69 Gloucester Road | 155 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice Gloucester Road | 74 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 158 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Basement And Ground Floor, 88 Cromwell Road | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 249 yd | |
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 279 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 370 yd | |
| Hereford Arms (The) | PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road | 426 yd | |
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 186 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 202 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 241 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 282 yd | |
| Tanpopo Japanese Food | Royal College Of Science, Exhibition Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 202 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 282 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 684 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 686 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 223 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 694 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 825 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.