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 143.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Southwell Gardens has the 46th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 235th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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 5 6 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-08-02 | £1,071,006 |
| Ground Floor Flat 10 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2022-12-16 | £2,342,133 |
| Flat 2 7 - 8 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2022-09-20 | £1,106,111 |
| Flat 3 4 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-09-16 | £969,643 |
| Flat 5 7 - 8 Southwell Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,200,000 | 2020-12-22 | £3,816,265 |
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 | 1,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,620 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 | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,713 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 , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 821 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 | 958 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 | 1,052 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 , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,119 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 | 3,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,150 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 | 3,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE | - not rated | 524 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glendower Preparatory School 86/87 Queen's Gate , South Kensington SW7 5JX | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent school | No | 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.