Tavistock Crescent is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 1AE is located in the Colville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tavistock Crescent, London, W11 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 1AW, W11 1HG, W11 1AR, W10 5TQ, W11 1ES, W11 1AS, W11 1ER, W11 1HE, W11 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W11 1AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 W11 1AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 47.7% | 58.5% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 18.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 12.4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.6% | 45% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 28.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 24.4% | 22.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 41.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 47% | 52.9% | 5.9% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Arab | 8.4% | 3.5% | -4.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 53.4% | 53.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.3% | 53.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 35.4% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 25.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.2% | 3% | -33.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Crescent was 182.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Crescent has the 35th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 209th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261 Tavistock Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £386,427 | 2024-08-02 | £381,787 |
| 299 Tavistock Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-12-15 | £405,723 |
| 245 Tavistock Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-12-12 | £543,375 |
| 291 Tavistock Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-18 | £446,693 |
| 151 Tavistock Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-12-20 | £321,353 |
W11 1AE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 97 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 103 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 | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 4out of 4 | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Appleford Road , North Kensington W10 5EF | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary School 83 St Charles Square , W10 6EB | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 679 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 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,887 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 | 647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,779 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 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation 12 Telford Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 5SH | - not rated | 459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subterania | 12 Acklam Road, LONDON | 75 yd | |
| La Plaza Tapas Bar | 74 Tavistock Road, LONDON | 131 yd | |
| Ria's | Ground Floor, 29 All Saints Road | 135 yd | |
| The Tin Shed | 33 All Saints Road, LONDON | 135 yd | |
| Makan Restaurant | 268-270 Portobello Road, LONDON | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pelican | Public House, 45 All Saints Road | 135 yd | |
| Love | 265 Portobello Road, LONDON | 209 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 363 yd | |
| Bertie Blossoms | 323 Portobello Road, LONDON | 363 yd | |
| Sporting Club De Londres | 27 Elkstone Road, LONDON | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll Baby Notting Hill | 291 Portobello Road, LONDON | 177 yd | |
| Happy Donuts | 254 Portobello Road, LONDON | 188 yd | |
| Otherside | Ground Floor, 261 Portobello Road | 213 yd | |
| Greggs | 238 Portobello Road, LONDON | 255 yd | |
| Vegan Nook | 244 Acklam Road, LONDON | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 255 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 436 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 678 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 295 yd | |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 312 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Sion-Manning Rc School For Girls ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 747 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 837 yd | |
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 865 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 102.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.