Overview of SW7 5HZ

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Elvaston Mews is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 5HZ 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 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW7 5QE, SW7 5JA, SW7 5PT, SW7 5PE, SW7 5QF, SW7 5NL, SW7 5PR, SW7 5HR, SW7 5JE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW7 5HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.2%48.3%0.1% 51.0% -2.7%
Male51.8%51.7%-0.1% 49.0% 2.7%

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 5HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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)
Single54.4%57.8%3.4% 37.9% 19.9%
Married: Opposite sex35.9%28.9%-7.0% 44.2% -15.3%
Married: Same sex0.8%1.2%0.4% 0.3% 0.9%
Separated3%0.6%-2.4% 2.2% -1.6%
Divorced3.8%8.4%4.6% 9.1% -0.7%
Widowed2.1%3%0.9% 6.1% -3.1%

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 (92.8%) 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 health67.1%69.7%2.6% 48.4% 21.3%
Good health27.9%23.1%-4.8% 33.6% -10.5%
Fair health4.3%4.8%0.5% 12.7% -7.9%
Bad health0.4%1.4%1.0% 4.0% -2.6%
Very bad health0.4%1%0.6% 1.2% -0.2%

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 5HZ this area, 2.4% 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 70.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications2.5%2.4%-0.1% 18.2% -15.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.5%0.6%-1.9% 9.6% -9.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.1%5.5%0.4% 13.4% -7.9%
Apprenticeship1.3%3%1.7% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.3%16.5%-0.8% 16.9% -0.4%
Degree or Similar53.2%70.1%16.9% 33.8% 36.3%
Other18.1%1.8%-16.3% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.4%0.5%-0.9% 1.1% -0.6%
Chinese8.2%7.3%-0.9% 0.7% 6.6%
Indian2.9%4.4%1.5% 3.1% 1.3%
Pakistani0%7.3%7.3% 2.7% 4.6%
Other Asian5.4%2.4%-3.0% 1.6% 0.8%
Black African1.1%0%-1.1% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%1%1.0% 0.5% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.9%1.9%-1.0% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.5%0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.5%0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other1.4%1.5%0.1% 0.8% 0.7%
White71.4%68.4%-3.0% 81.4% -13.0%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab2.9%1.9%-1.0% 0.6% 1.3%
Other2.1%1.9%-0.2% 1.6% 0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 40.5% 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 Kingdom30.4%40.5%10.1% 83.2% -42.7%
European Union26.4%25.4%-1.0% 6.1% 19.3%
Rest of Europe1.4%4.4%3.0% 0.8% 3.6%
Africa6.1%5.9%-0.2% 2.7% 3.2%
Middle East and Asia24.3%16.1%-8.2% 5.6% 10.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean9.6%6.3%-3.3% 1.3% 5.0%
Oceania1.8%1%-0.8% 0.3% 0.7%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK29.6%40.7%11.1% 83.2% -42.5%
10+ Years18.6%26.5%7.9% 9.8% 16.7%
5-10 Years23.6%9.3%-14.3% 2.9% 6.4%
2-5 Years11.4%5.4%-6.0% 2.2% 3.2%
Less than 2 years16.8%18.1%1.3% 1.9% 16.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.1% 76.7% -22.6%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France6.7% 0.3% 6.4%
Germany5.3% 0.2% 5.1%
Italy3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain2.9% 0.4% 2.5%
Poland1.9% 1.3% 0.6%
Other EU countries4.3% 1.5% 2.8%
Other Europe2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
South-East Asia4.8% 0.2% 4.6%
Central Asia2.4% 0.0% 2.4%
North America and the Caribbean2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Oceania1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
No passport held1.4% 13.5% -12.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.9% 37.2% -15.3%
Christian52.2% 46.2% 6.0%
Hindu3% 1.7% 1.3%
Muslim13.4% 6.5% 6.9%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered8.5% 6.0% 2.5%

Safety

Is Elvaston Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elvaston Mews was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Elvaston Mews has the 28th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.



🔎 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 5HZ, 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 5HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 5HZ

Average Price
£4,026,234
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£5,263,375
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,551,952
Other
no sales

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
27 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,700,0002020-03-03 £1,540,040
23 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£5,200,0002015-07-31 £5,318,054
26 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£3,900,0002011-03-30 £5,746,729
26 Elvaston Mews, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£2,450,0002007-07-31 £4,663,380
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 5HZ

Employment

SW7 5HZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 5HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5HZ 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 Employee60
Self-Employed32
Student (economically inactive)24
Retired16
Part-Time Employee13
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Looking after home or family6
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities46
Other19
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Education10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles8
Information and communication8
Human health and social work activities6
Administrative and support service activities5
Manufacturing4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Construction2
Real estate activities2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Transport and storage1
Mining and quarrying1

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 1,903 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,501 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 2,798 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 2,805 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,989 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 4 741 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP
3out of 4 866 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 1,067 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 1,234 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH
4out of 4 1,349 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,608 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 1,670 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,927 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 2,215 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 2,322 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 2,543 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,816 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,888 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY
- not rated 3,714 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 3,859 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 2,916 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 4,356 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ
- not rated 375 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS
- not rated 407 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU
- not rated 432 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 442 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Queen's Gate School
133 Queen's Gate , Kensington SW7 5LE
- not rated 558 yd Other independent school No Girls 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, LONDON30 yd
FivesixeightBEIT HALL IMPERIAL COLLEGE, PRINCE CONSORT ROAD180 yd
HUX American Brasserie29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON221 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON221 yd
Fireaway PizzaBasement And Ground Floor Rear, 13 Gloucester Road236 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Queen's Arms30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON206 yd
Coco MomoPublic House, 25 Gloucester Road227 yd
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road285 yd
Stanhope Arms (The)Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road488 yd
Hereford Arms (The)PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road616 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Sandwich Shop54 Gloucester Road, LONDON262 yd
Cafe Society1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON303 yd
Tanpopo Japanese FoodRoyal College Of Science, Exhibition Road326 yd
Sushi Daily1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road495 yd
Pizza Roma12 Bute Street, LONDON632 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road495 yd
Sainsbury's158A Cromwell Road, LONDON633 yd
Tesco50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON673 yd
Little Waitrose99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON762 yd
Whole Foods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON858 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite533 yd
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite534 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool587 yd
Ethos Sports Centre
IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool591 yd
Best Cycle
PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite598 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite820 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool820 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool832 yd
Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre
THURLOE PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool836 yd
Hyde Park Tennis Courts
THE PAVILION THE PAVILION HYDE PARK
tennis courts842 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 91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 91.7%

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 speed78 Mbit/s
Average download speed85 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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