Tavistock Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 1AR is located in the Colville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tavistock Road, London, W11 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 1ES, W11 1ER, W11 1EW, W11 1QR, W11 1DZ, W11 1LL, W11 1HE, W11 1QJ, W11 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W11 1AR 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 1AR, 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 Road 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 Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81B Tavistock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-12-13 | £491,740 |
| Ground And First Floor Flat 71 Tavistock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2024-07-31 | £786,957 |
| 59 Tavistock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2021-08-17 | £2,602,413 |
| Ground Floor Flat 69 Tavistock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £772,000 | 2016-05-13 | £724,751 |
| Ground Floor Flat 57 Tavistock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,062,700 | 2015-09-03 | £949,401 |
W11 1AR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,280 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 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Appleford Road , North Kensington W10 5EF | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary School 83 St Charles Square , W10 6EB | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,782 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 | 674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,666 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 | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 281 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation 12 Telford Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 5SH | - not rated | 525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEPPERON | 72 Lancaster Road, LONDON | 56 yd | |
| La Plaza Tapas Bar | 74 Tavistock Road, LONDON | 62 yd | |
| La Bodega Tapas Bar Ltd | 76-78 Tavistock Road, LONDON | 82 yd | |
| Mikro Caffe Ltd. | 252 Portobello Road, LONDON | 84 yd | |
| Ukai | 240 Portobello Road, LONDON | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pelican | Public House, 45 All Saints Road | 91 yd | |
| Love | 265 Portobello Road, LONDON | 114 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 250 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 347 yd | |
| The Elgin | 96 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Donuts | 254 Portobello Road, LONDON | 89 yd | |
| Otherside | Ground Floor, 261 Portobello Road | 114 yd | |
| Greggs | 238 Portobello Road, LONDON | 142 yd | |
| Roll Baby Notting Hill | 291 Portobello Road, LONDON | 177 yd | |
| Doughnut Time | 15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 142 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 234 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 413 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street | 759 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 258 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 349 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 658 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Sion-Manning Rc School For Girls ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 761 yd | |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 855 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 | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.