Elvaston Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 5NL 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 Place, London, SW7 5NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 5NU, SW7 5HY, SW7 5NX, SW7 5HR, SW7 5NT, SW7 5QE, SW7 5HZ, SW7 5QF, SW7 5NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW7 5NL 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 5NL, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.4% | 57.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 28.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 67.1% | 69.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 21.3% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 23.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5NL 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 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 Levels | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 16.5% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.2% | 70.1% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 18.1% | 1.8% | -16.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 71.4% | 68.4% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 30.4% | 40.5% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -42.7% |
| European Union | 26.4% | 25.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 16.1% | -8.2% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 29.6% | 40.7% | 11.1% | 83.2% | -42.5% |
| 10+ Years | 18.6% | 26.5% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.6% | 9.3% | -14.3% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 5.4% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 18.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Central Asia | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elvaston Place was 103.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Elvaston Place has the 35th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 168th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 25 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,135,000 | 2026-02-26 | £1,135,000 |
| Flat 14 26 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-12-10 | £1,042,984 |
| Flat 2 25 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2022-06-20 | £804,878 |
| Flat 3 23 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,460,000 | 2022-04-04 | £1,085,135 |
| Flat 9 25 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2022-01-31 | £1,042,448 |
SW7 5NL 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 5NL 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 5NL 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 | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,558 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 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,950 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 , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community 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 | 2,140 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 | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prowess School Po Box 736 , Kensington SW7 5PD | - not rated | 103 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 59 Queen's Gate , SW7 5JP | - not rated | 214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milestone College 85 Cromwell Road , SW7 5BW | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS | - not rated | 364 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 78 yd | |
| HUX American Brasserie | 29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 200 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 200 yd | |
| Strathmore Hotel | Hotel, 41 Queen's Gate Gardens | 210 yd | |
| Vitis Vivendum | 70 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 214 yd | |
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 272 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 302 yd | |
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 417 yd | |
| Hereford Arms (The) | PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 247 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 274 yd | |
| Tanpopo Japanese Food | Royal College Of Science, Exhibition Road | 333 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 424 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 424 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 583 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 625 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 703 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Ethos Sports Centre IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.