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Queens Gate Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 5LZ 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 Queens Gate Gardens, London, SW7 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW7 5NS, SW7 5NT, SW7 5NW, SW7 5NR, SW7 5LY, SW7 5NU, SW7 5NP, SW7 5NL, SW7 4QN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW7 5LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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)
Female47.9%49.4%1.5% 51.0% -1.6%
Male52.1%50.6%-1.5% 49.0% 1.6%

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 5LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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)
Single49.1%57.6%8.5% 37.9% 19.7%
Married: Opposite sex45%28.5%-16.5% 44.2% -15.7%
Married: Same sex0%3.3%3.3% 0.3% 3.0%
Separated1.4%1.3%-0.1% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced2.7%6.6%3.9% 9.1% -2.5%
Widowed1.8%2.6%0.8% 6.1% -3.5%

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 (94.8%) 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 health67.2%70.1%2.9% 48.4% 21.7%
Good health25.5%24.7%-0.8% 33.6% -8.9%
Fair health6.9%4.6%-2.3% 12.7% -8.1%
Bad health0.4%0.6%0.2% 4.0% -3.4%

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 5LZ this area, 1.3% 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 77.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.9%1.3%-4.6% 18.2% -16.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.3%0%-2.3% 9.6% -9.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels6.3%4.6%-1.7% 13.4% -8.8%
Apprenticeship0%1.3%1.3% 5.3% -4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.9%13.7%-1.2% 16.9% -3.2%
Degree or Similar57.7%77.1%19.4% 33.8% 43.3%
Other13.1%2%-11.1% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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)
Bangladeshi0%1.2%1.2% 1.1% 0.1%
Chinese8.5%9.8%1.3% 0.7% 9.1%
Indian2.7%5.8%3.1% 3.1% 2.7%
Pakistani0.8%2.9%2.1% 2.7% 0.2%
Other Asian4.2%3.5%-0.7% 1.6% 1.9%
Black African0.8%1.7%0.9% 2.5% -0.8%
Black Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black2.3%0%-2.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian3.1%3.5%0.4% 0.8% 2.7%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other2.7%2.3%-0.4% 0.8% 1.5%
White64.5%57.2%-7.3% 81.4% -24.2%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab6.9%5.2%-1.7% 0.6% 4.6%
Other3.1%5.8%2.7% 1.6% 4.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 34.7% 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 Kingdom29.3%34.7%5.4% 83.2% -48.5%
European Union29.3%25.4%-3.9% 6.1% 19.3%
Rest of Europe2.7%4%1.3% 0.8% 3.2%
Africa7.7%7.5%-0.2% 2.7% 4.8%
Middle East and Asia18.9%18.5%-0.4% 5.6% 12.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean8.5%8.1%-0.4% 1.3% 6.8%
Oceania3.5%1.7%-1.8% 0.3% 1.4%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK29%34.9%5.9% 83.2% -48.3%
10+ Years18.1%20.9%2.8% 9.8% 11.1%
5-10 Years17.8%9.3%-8.5% 2.9% 6.4%
2-5 Years15.4%17.4%2.0% 2.2% 15.2%
Less than 2 years19.7%17.4%-2.3% 1.9% 15.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom43.9% 76.7% -32.8%
Ireland1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
France6.4% 0.3% 6.1%
Germany6.4% 0.2% 6.2%
Italy5.2% 0.6% 4.6%
Spain2.3% 0.4% 1.9%
Poland2.3% 1.3% 1.0%
Other EU countries2.9% 1.5% 1.4%
Turkey0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Other Europe2.9% 0.2% 2.7%
North Africa1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
South and Eastern Africa3.5% 0.2% 3.3%
Middle East2.3% 0.1% 2.2%
Eastern Asia4% 0.3% 3.7%
South-East Asia5.8% 0.2% 5.6%
North America and the Caribbean2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
Central and South America1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Oceania1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
No passport held2.9% 13.5% -10.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.2% 37.2% -8.0%
Christian39.2% 46.2% -7.0%
Buddhist2.9% 0.5% 2.4%
Hindu3.5% 1.7% 1.8%
Jewish4.1% 0.5% 3.6%
Muslim8.8% 6.5% 2.3%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Not answered11.7% 6.0% 5.7%

Safety

Is Queens Gate Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Gate Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abingdon average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .



🔎 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 5LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Queens Gate Gardens are based on 449 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 Queens Gate Gardens, London, SW7 5LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 5LZ

Average Price
£2,231,695
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,231,695
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queens Gate Gardens

Average Price
£1,742,702
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£10,011,763
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,666,787
Other
£1,843,233

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Queens Gate GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 21 - 22 Queens Gate Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£5,600,0002024-11-08 £5,235,537
Flat 9 21 - 22 Queens Gate Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£330,0002023-09-08 £303,198
Flat 5 20 Queens Gate Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£820,0002023-01-27 £742,100
Flat 4 23 Queens Gate Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£3,740,0002022-08-18 £3,057,543
Flat 10 23 Queens Gate Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,950,0002022-08-12 £1,594,173
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 5LZ

Employment

SW7 5LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5LZ 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 Employee64
Student (economically inactive)26
Self-Employed23
Retired12
Other7
Looking after home or family5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Part-Time Employee4
Unemployed3
Long-Term Sick or disabled2

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities41
Professional, scientific and technical activities21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles13
Other13
Information and communication12
Education7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Construction5
Real estate activities5
Manufacturing3
Transport and storage2
Mining and quarrying2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Administrative and support service activities1
Human health and social work activities1

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 1,852 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,373 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 2,707 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 2,784 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,841 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 4 663 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP
3out of 4 855 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 925 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 1,132 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 1,260 yd Voluntary aided school Yes 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 1,586 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 1,712 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,780 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 2,065 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 2,268 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 2,414 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,753 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,955 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 3,743 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 3,960 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 3,064 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 4,349 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 373 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Queen's Gate School
133 Queen's Gate , Kensington SW7 5LE
- not rated 524 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ
- not rated 527 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS
- not rated 533 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Glendower Preparatory School
86/87 Queen's Gate , South Kensington SW7 5JX
- not rated 553 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
HUX American Brasserie29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON154 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON154 yd
Strathmore HotelHotel, 41 Queen's Gate Gardens157 yd
Joe & The Juice Gloucester Road74 Gloucester Road, LONDON165 yd
Queen's Gate London Hotel31-34 Queen's Gate, LONDON168 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Coco MomoPublic House, 25 Gloucester Road176 yd
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road293 yd
The Queen's Arms30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON333 yd
Stanhope Arms (The)Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road353 yd
Hereford Arms (The)PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road493 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Sandwich Shop54 Gloucester Road, LONDON202 yd
Cafe Society1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON210 yd
Sushi Daily1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road344 yd
Tanpopo Japanese FoodRoyal College Of Science, Exhibition Road405 yd
Sushi Gourmet158A Cromwell Road, LONDON494 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road344 yd
Sainsbury's158A Cromwell Road, LONDON494 yd
Tesco50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON625 yd
Little Waitrose99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON682 yd
Whole Foods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON845 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool442 yd
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite478 yd
Best Cycle
PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite554 yd
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite595 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool687 yd
Ethos Sports Centre
IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool733 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool736 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite852 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
874 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite888 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 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%

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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed232.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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