Faraday Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W10 5PJ is located in the Golborne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Road, London, W10 5PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W10 5PU, W10 5LH, W10 5NZ, W10 5PQ, W10 5NS, W10 5XS, W10 5NU, W10 5RZ, W10 5NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W10 5PJ is primarily male, with 58.4% of the population 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 | 47.1% | 41.6% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 58.4% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
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 5PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 52% | 61.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 20% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 5.8% | -8.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 55.1% | 19.4% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 26.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 14.3% | 2.8% | -11.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 18.3% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 49.4% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 16.8% | 0% | -16.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 3.2% | -8.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 24.9% | 24.2% | 0.8% | 24.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 55.7% | 45.9% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 53.6% | 60.8% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 7.2% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.4% | 5.4% | -6.0% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.6% | 59.9% | 11.3% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 23% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.4% | 6% | -30.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Road was 148.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Dalgarno average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faraday Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Dalgarno and the 244th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.7%.

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 15 23 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-07-28 | £494,986 |
| Flat 28 23 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,240,073 |
| Flat 4 23 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2018-01-17 | £670,976 |
| 25 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £1,300,000 | 2017-05-31 | £1,119,410 |
| Flat 10 23 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £820,000 | 2017-05-05 | £706,089 |
W10 5PJ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Appleford Road , North Kensington W10 5EF | 4out of 4 | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School East Row , North Kensington W10 5AW | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary School 83 St Charles Square , W10 6EB | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Primary School Barlby Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 6BH | 4out of 4 | 361 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 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,071 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 | 1,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation 12 Telford Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 5SH | - not rated | 73 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Queensmill School Barlby Road , W10 6BH | - not rated | 304 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Francaise , 73 St Charles Square W10 6EJ | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cacciari's Restaurant | Basement and Ground Floor, 349 Portobello Road | 97 yd | |
| Bluebelles | Ground Floor, 320 Portobello Road | 99 yd | |
| Cockney's Pie & Mash | 314 Portobello Road, LONDON | 103 yd | |
| Golborne Cafe | 78 Golborne Road, LONDON | 105 yd | |
| The Counter | 108 Golborne Road, LONDON | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie Blossoms | 323 Portobello Road, LONDON | 179 yd | |
| The Eagle | 250 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 210 yd | |
| Chilled Eskimo | Public House, 48 Southern Row | 335 yd | |
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 367 yd | |
| Sporting Club De Londres | 27 Elkstone Road, LONDON | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Nadas Empanadas | 61 Golborne Road, LONDON | 200 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 347 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 296 yd | |
| Roll Baby Notting Hill | 291 Portobello Road, LONDON | 432 yd | |
| Vegan Nook | 244 Acklam Road, LONDON | 442 yd | |
| London Fresco | BASEMENT, 148 Ladbroke Grove | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 447 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street | 511 yd | |
| Asia food bazar | 544 HARROW ROAD | 626 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 670 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 244 yd | |
| Sion-Manning Rc School For Girls ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 522 yd |
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Kensington Memorial Park St. Marks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Her'S Gym & Spa (Closed) Harrow Road | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 914 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 | 221.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.