Elvaston Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 5QE 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 5QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 5HZ, SW7 5JA, SW7 5PT, SW7 5PE, SW7 5QF, SW7 5NL, SW7 5HR, SW7 5PR, SW7 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW7 5QE 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 5QE, 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 5QE 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 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Elvaston Place 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%.

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 1 22 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-06-28 | £838,826 |
| Flat 1 22 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2017-11-24 | £980,788 |
| Flat 3 21 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,217,000 | 2014-10-03 | £2,012,422 |
| Flat 6 22 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2014-09-05 | £1,532,371 |
| Flat 6 21 Elvaston Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2014-09-01 | £1,667,580 |
SW7 5QE 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 5QE 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 5QE 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 | 1,899 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 | 2,800 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 | 2,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,988 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 | 738 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 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,064 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 | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,324 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 | 2,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,858 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 | 2,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 377 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 | 434 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Gate School 133 Queen's Gate , Kensington SW7 5LE | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 28 yd | |
| Fivesixeight | BEIT HALL IMPERIAL COLLEGE, PRINCE CONSORT ROAD | 182 yd | |
| HUX American Brasserie | 29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 221 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 29-35 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 221 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | Basement And Ground Floor Rear, 13 Gloucester Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 209 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 227 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 287 yd | |
| Stanhope Arms (The) | Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road | 485 yd | |
| Hereford Arms (The) | PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 262 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 303 yd | |
| Tanpopo Japanese Food | Royal College Of Science, Exhibition Road | 324 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 493 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 12 Bute Street, LONDON | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 669 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 758 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Ethos Sports Centre IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Hyde Park Tennis Courts THE PAVILION THE PAVILION HYDE PARK | tennis courts | 844 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.