Reston Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 5DY 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 Reston Place, London, SW7 5DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 5DX, SW7 5DZ, SW7 5EB, W8 5LS, W8 5AN, W8 5AP, SW7 5DU, W8 5LY, W8 5NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW7 5DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 51.5% | 53.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW7 5DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 27.6% | -14.9% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 56.7% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 66.7% | 58.4% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.4% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5DY this area, 6.7% 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 72.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -11.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.9% | 72.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 38.8% |
| Other | 12.1% | 2.2% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 72.5% | 66.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 34.2% 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 | 34.3% | 34.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -49.0% |
| European Union | 26% | 16.4% | -9.6% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 25% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 19.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 13.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.4% 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 | 31.9% | 32.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -50.5% |
| 10+ Years | 15.7% | 31.4% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.2% | 11.9% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 14.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 7.5% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.1% | 76.7% | -28.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 9.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 11% | 0.3% | 10.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reston Place was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reston Place has the 24th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 105th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Reston Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,950,000 | 2014-12-11 | £2,720,874 |
SW7 5DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 1,017 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 1,878 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 | 2,421 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 | 2,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,054 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 | 2,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 249 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College of Art Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU | - not rated | 387 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ | - not rated | 401 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Thorney Court | Thorney Court, Palace Gate | 67 yd | |
| Conspiracy Lounge Kensington | 1E Palace Gate, LONDON | 75 yd | |
| Publik | 1D Palace Gate, LONDON | 75 yd | |
| Osteria Fiorentina | 60 Hyde Park Gate, LONDON | 146 yd | |
| Sakurado London | Basement And Ground Floor, 14 Gloucester Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 201 yd | |
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 225 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 324 yd | |
| The Goat Tavern | PUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street | 393 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 329 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 390 yd | |
| Stick and Bowl | 31 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 394 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 544 yd | |
| Banh Me | 62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 544 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 610 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 711 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 762 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61-65 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Ethos Sports Centre IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Hyde Park Tennis Courts THE PAVILION THE PAVILION HYDE PARK | tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 898 yd | |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.