Overview of SW7 5HY

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.2%51.4%4.2% 51.0% 0.4%
Male52.8%48.6%-4.2% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.2%44.6%4.4% 37.9% 6.7%
Married: Opposite sex47.5%39.4%-8.1% 44.2% -4.8%
Separated1.4%2.9%1.5% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced9.6%10.9%1.3% 9.1% 1.8%
Widowed1.4%2.3%0.9% 6.1% -3.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health69%71%2.0% 48.4% 22.6%
Good health25%24.3%-0.7% 33.6% -9.3%
Fair health5.6%4.7%-0.9% 12.7% -8.0%
Bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 4.0% -4.0%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications0.9%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 Levels8.2%5.8%-2.4% 13.4% -7.6%
Apprenticeship0.5%1.7%1.2% 5.3% -3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.2%6.9%-1.3% 16.9% -10.0%
Degree or Similar68.9%75.1%6.2% 33.8% 41.3%
Other11.9%5.2%-6.7% 2.8% 2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.4%3.7%1.3% 0.7% 3.0%
Indian1.2%3.7%2.5% 3.1% 0.6%
Pakistani1.6%2.8%1.2% 2.7% 0.1%
Other Asian5.2%2.8%-2.4% 1.6% 1.2%
Black African0.4%0%-0.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Other Black1.2%0%-1.2% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian3.2%3.7%0.5% 0.8% 2.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.4%1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other1.6%0.5%-1.1% 0.8% -0.3%
White74.2%72.9%-1.3% 81.4% -8.5%
Arab5.6%5.6%0.0% 0.6% 5.0%
Other3.6%2.8%-0.8% 1.6% 1.2%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom33.7%31.6%-2.1% 83.2% -51.6%
European Union24.6%36.3%11.7% 6.1% 30.2%
Rest of Europe7.1%3.8%-3.3% 0.8% 3.0%
Africa5.2%5.2%0.0% 2.7% 2.5%
Middle East and Asia13.9%9.4%-4.5% 5.6% 3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean13.5%11.3%-2.2% 1.3% 10.0%
Oceania2%2.4%0.4% 0.3% 2.1%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK32.9%31.3%-1.6% 83.2% -51.9%
10+ Years14.7%19.6%4.9% 9.8% 9.8%
5-10 Years12.7%15%2.3% 2.9% 12.1%
2-5 Years13.1%16.8%3.7% 2.2% 14.6%
Less than 2 years26.6%17.3%-9.3% 1.9% 15.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom45.8% 76.7% -30.9%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France6.1% 0.3% 5.8%
Germany2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
Italy6.1% 0.6% 5.5%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1.4% 0.4% 1.0%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries15.9% 1.5% 14.4%
Other Europe1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
North Africa1.9% 0.1% 1.8%
Eastern Asia3.3% 0.3% 3.0%
South-East Asia1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
North America and the Caribbean7.9% 0.3% 7.6%
Central and South America1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Oceania0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
No passport held1.4% 13.5% -12.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.7% 37.2% -11.5%
Christian46.3% 46.2% 0.1%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Hindu0.5% 1.7% -1.2%
Jewish2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Muslim8.4% 6.5% 1.9%
Other religion2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Not answered13.1% 6.0% 7.1%

Safety

Is Elvaston Mews Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£90,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW7 5HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elvaston Mews are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elvaston Mews, London, SW7 5HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 5HY

Average Price
£2,539,601
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£2,987,116
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,623,961
Other
£811,372

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elvaston Mews

Average Price
£2,816,952
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£3,479,845
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,493,734
Other
£805,144

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elvaston MewsStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
13B Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£895,0002023-05-26 £805,144
9 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£3,200,0002022-04-01 £2,764,566
7 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£4,100,0002021-11-29 £3,697,426
13A Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,190,0002020-01-09 £1,149,360
18 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£3,467,2002019-06-24 £3,727,240
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 5HY

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee67
Student (economically inactive)30
Self-Employed28
Retired16
Looking after home or family14
Other12
Part-Time Employee5
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Unemployed1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities38
Professional, scientific and technical activities23
Other18
Information and communication12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Education9
Real estate activities6
Construction5
Mining and quarrying4
Administrative and support service activities4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Transport and storage3
Human health and social work activities1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Manufacturing1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Queen's Gate London Hotel31-34 Queen's Gate, LONDON96 yd
Strathmore HotelHotel, 41 Queen's Gate Gardens184 yd
HUX American Brasserie29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON239 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON239 yd
Hispania Kensington61 Gloucester Road, LONDON257 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Coco MomoPublic House, 25 Gloucester Road255 yd
The Queen's Arms30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON309 yd
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road348 yd
Stanhope Arms (The)Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road391 yd
Hereford Arms (The)PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road515 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Sandwich Shop54 Gloucester Road, LONDON286 yd
Tanpopo Japanese FoodRoyal College Of Science, Exhibition Road301 yd
Cafe Society1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON308 yd
Sushi Daily1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road411 yd
Pizza Roma12 Bute Street, LONDON542 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road411 yd
Tesco50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON579 yd
Sainsbury's158A Cromwell Road, LONDON598 yd
Little Waitrose99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON661 yd
Whole Foods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON918 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite437 yd
Best Cycle
PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite505 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool543 yd
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite624 yd
Ethos Sports Centre
IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool635 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool788 yd
Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre
THURLOE PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool799 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool836 yd
Pure Gym (London South Kensington)
63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool892 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite901 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed87 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed24 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed150 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.