Elvaston Mews is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 5HY 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 Elvaston Mews, London, SW7 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 5NX, SW7 5NU, SW7 5HU, SW7 5HR, SW7 5NL, SW7 5NY, SW7 5JN, SW7 5NS, SW7 5RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW7 5HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.4% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.6% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 40.2% | 44.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 39.4% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 69% | 71% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 22.6% |
| Good health | 25% | 24.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 5HY this area, 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.9% | 75.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 11.9% | 5.2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 74.2% | 72.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 31.6% 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 | 33.7% | 31.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -51.6% |
| European Union | 24.6% | 36.3% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 30.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 9.4% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.6% 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 | 32.9% | 31.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -51.9% |
| 10+ Years | 14.7% | 19.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 15% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 16.8% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 14.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 17.3% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.8% | 76.7% | -30.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 15.9% | 1.5% | 14.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elvaston Mews was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elvaston Mews has the 19th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 79th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13B Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2023-05-26 | £805,144 |
| 9 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,200,000 | 2022-04-01 | £2,764,566 |
| 7 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,100,000 | 2021-11-29 | £3,697,426 |
| 13A Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2020-01-09 | £1,149,360 |
| 18 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,467,200 | 2019-06-24 | £3,727,240 |
SW7 5HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5HY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW7 5HY 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 | 67 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,479 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 | 2,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,938 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 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Community 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 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,360 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 | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,915 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 | 3,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,855 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 | 3,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS | - not rated | 430 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ | - not rated | 439 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Gate School 133 Queen's Gate , Kensington SW7 5LE | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle 35 Cromwell Road , London SW7 2DG | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Gate London Hotel | 31-34 Queen's Gate, LONDON | 96 yd | |
| Strathmore Hotel | Hotel, 41 Queen's Gate Gardens | 184 yd | |
| HUX American Brasserie | 29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 239 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 239 yd | |
| Hispania Kensington | 61 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 255 yd | |
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 309 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 348 yd | |
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 391 yd | |
| Hereford Arms (The) | PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 286 yd | |
| Tanpopo Japanese Food | Royal College Of Science, Exhibition Road | 301 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 308 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 411 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 12 Bute Street, LONDON | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 411 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 579 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 598 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 661 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Ethos Sports Centre IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 901 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.