Powis Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 1JG 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 Powis Gardens, London, W11 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 1JQ, W11 2AY, W11 1EB, W11 1JH, W11 1EP, W11 1JE, W11 1JF, W11 1JJ, W11 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W11 1JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents 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 | 50% | 54% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 50% | 46% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 W11 1JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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% | 57% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 29% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 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 | 50.4% | 52% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 26.8% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 8% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.3% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 45.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.8% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 62% | 63.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 60.7% | 59.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 19% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 58.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 28.9% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 5.2% | -23.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powis Gardens was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Powis Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Colville and the 150th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C Powis Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2018-10-01 | £1,142,433 |
| 9 Powis Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2018-08-23 | £713,346 |
| Ground Floor Flat 10 Powis Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2017-01-11 | £1,842,918 |
| First Floor Flat 6 Powis Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2015-12-21 | £561,906 |
| 3 Powis Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,400,000 | 2014-11-25 | £3,012,435 |
W11 1JG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 490 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,149 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 | 1,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | - not rated | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 2out of 4 | 697 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 | 5,076 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,296 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 | 1,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 4,400 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 | 2,557 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 | 447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 494 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 802 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caractere | 209 Westbourne Park Road, LONDON | 139 yd | |
| DORIAN | 105-107 Talbot Road, LONDON | 145 yd | |
| Secret Sandwich Shop | Ground Floor, 103 Talbot Road | 148 yd | |
| Brooklyn Pizza Crew | Ground Floor, 12 All Saints Road | 153 yd | |
| The Little Yellow Door Limited | 6-8 All Saints Road, LONDON | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | 103 Talbot Road, LONDON | 145 yd | |
| The Pelican | Public House, 45 All Saints Road | 236 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 250 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 264 yd | |
| Love | 265 Portobello Road, LONDON | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 235 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 235 yd | |
| Greggs | 238 Portobello Road, LONDON | 266 yd | |
| Doughnut Time | 15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON | 275 yd | |
| MMBP | 75A Ledbury Road, LONDON | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 222 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 266 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 688 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 385 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 513 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 803 yd | |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 915 yd | |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 948 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 | 99 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.