Kensal Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W10 5BF is located in the Golborne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kensal Road, London, W10 5BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W10 5BL, W10 5BE, W10 5DB, W10 4EN, W10 5AT, W10 5AP, W10 4QY, W10 4DZ, W10 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W10 5BF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 58% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 46% | 42% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
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 W10 5BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 43.5% | 50.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 36.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 43.3% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 37.5% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 13.5% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 20.9% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 36.9% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 13% | 2.5% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.4% 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 | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 6.4% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 16% | 20.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 18.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 9.0% |
| Other Black | 8.3% | 3.5% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 24.3% | 24.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -57.0% |
| Arab | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 12.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
In this area, 58.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 58.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 58.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 33.3% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.2% | 2.9% | -31.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.9% | 37.2% | -25.3% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 46.5% | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensal Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dalgarno average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 53 Quayside House, 302 Kensal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-01-28 | £435,637 |
| Flat 52 Quayside House, 302 Kensal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-01-24 | £184,109 |
| Flat 49 Quayside House, 302 Kensal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2013-03-22 | £193,444 |
| Flat 53 Quayside House, 302 Kensal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £172,500 | 2004-06-11 | £410,822 |
W10 5BF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W10 5BF 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 | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Brunel Primary Academy Middle Row , W10 5AT | 4out of 4 | 149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School East Row , North Kensington W10 5AW | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Droop Street , W10 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Appleford Road , North Kensington W10 5EF | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Primary School Barlby Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 6BH | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue , NW6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bales College 742 Harrow Road , W10 4AA | - not rated | 269 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School 17 - 23 Third Avenue , W10 4RS | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Queensmill School Barlby Road , W10 6BH | - not rated | 436 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation 12 Telford Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 5SH | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pichi Cafe | 271 Kensal Road, LONDON | 33 yd | |
| The Asian Bistro Cafe | Buspace Studios, 1-51 Conlan Street | 109 yd | |
| Caf? Dorado | 549 HARROW ROAD | 208 yd | |
| Dr Dessert | 441 HARROW ROAD | 241 yd | |
| The Little Houses Group | RB BUILDING, 557 HARROW ROAD | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled Eskimo | Public House, 48 Southern Row | 185 yd | |
| The Eagle | 250 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 462 yd | |
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 471 yd | |
| Parlour | 5 Regent Street, London | 494 yd | |
| Paradise By Way of Kensal Green | 19 Kilburn Lane, North Kensington | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza | 347 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 426 yd | |
| Double Shot | 744 Harrow Road, London | 449 yd | |
| Joli | 7 Kilburn Lane, North Kensington | 450 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 2 Canal Way, LONDON | 498 yd | |
| Grill Guys | 3 Kilburn Lane, North Kensington | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Canal Way, LONDON | 498 yd | |
| Best Price Supermaket | 11 Kilburn Lane, London | 500 yd | |
| Regents Food & Wine | 15-17 Kilburn Lane, North Kensington | 500 yd | |
| Asia food bazar | 544 HARROW ROAD | 536 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Her'S Gym & Spa (Closed) Harrow Road | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Moberly Sports Centre CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Moberly Sports & Education Centre (Closed) Kilburn Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Frame (Queens Park) BEETHOVEN STREET | 656 yd | |
| Sion-Manning Rc School For Girls ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 750 yd | |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Kensington Memorial Park St. Marks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 952 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 | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 174.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.