Bassett Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W10 6LA is located in the St. Helen's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bassett Road, London, W10 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W10 5UN, W10 6JJ, W10 6ES, W10 5UJ, W10 6ER, W10 6HQ, W10 6EQ, W10 6EH, W10 6HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W10 6LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 6LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 54.1% | 48.5% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 33.8% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 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.
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 57.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 57.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.6% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 10.3% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 76.6% | 60.6% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 56.8% | 50.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 16% | 17.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.8% | 51.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 28.8% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.6% | 6.9% | -22.7% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bassett Road was 358.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.9% higher than the Dalgarno average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bassett Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Dalgarno and the 82nd highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 4 13 Bassett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-03-28 | £589,924 |
| Flat 2 1 Bassett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,352,500 | 2023-02-17 | £1,128,223 |
| Ground Floor Flat West 9 Bassett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £834,000 | 2023-01-24 | £688,050 |
| Ground Floor Flat East 9 Bassett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-03-24 | £933,962 |
| Flat 5 1 Bassett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-06-29 | £419,883 |
W10 6LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 557 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,015 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 | 1,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Primary School 83 St Charles Square , W10 6EB | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 2out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Gardens Primary School Oxford Gardens , W10 6NF | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Primary School Treverton Street , North Kensington W10 6DW | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 4,496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Ecole Francaise , 73 St Charles Square W10 6EJ | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Community Hospital School 83a St. Charles Square , W10 6EB | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett House School 60 Bassett Road , London W10 6JP | - not rated | 366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leafwild Cafe | Ground Floor, 156 Ladbroke Grove | 198 yd | |
| Just Another Magic Pizza | 154 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 202 yd | |
| Red Planet Pizza | 167 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 239 yd | |
| Pret - A - Manger | 140 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 263 yd | |
| MoMos | Ground Floor, 169 Ladbroke Grove | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Knight of Notting Hill Pub | Public House, 139 Ladbroke Grove | 334 yd | |
| Bertie Blossoms | 323 Portobello Road, LONDON | 337 yd | |
| The Elgin | 96 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 421 yd | |
| The Eagle | 250 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 454 yd | |
| Love | 265 Portobello Road, LONDON | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehlia & Gingers Kitchen | 10 Malton Road, LONDON | 204 yd | |
| Campden Coffee House | 155B Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 286 yd | |
| London Fresco | BASEMENT, 148 Ladbroke Grove | 305 yd | |
| Roll Baby Notting Hill | 291 Portobello Road, LONDON | 396 yd | |
| The Chopstix Express | 133 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 151 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street | 203 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 655 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Canal Way, LONDON | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sion-Manning Rc School For Girls ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 274 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 324 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 351 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 362 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 481 yd | |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy SILCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| Kensington Memorial Park St. Marks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Centre CROWTHORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 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 | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.