Elgin Mews is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 1PU 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 Elgin Mews, London, W11 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 1QH, W11 1EQ, W11 1PY, W11 1EG, W11 1QS, W11 1EU, W11 1QG, W11 1NL, W11 1PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W11 1PU is primarily male, with 58.6% 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 | 48.2% | 41.4% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 58.6% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 1PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 60.4% | 62.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 19.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 54.5% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 31.7% | 8.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 10% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.8% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 50.7% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 14.1% | 6.8% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 76.2% | 72.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 43.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| European Union | 23.4% | 27.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 9.0% |
| Africa | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 6.4% | 0.4% | -6.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.9% | 42.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 29.1% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 4.9% | -22.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elgin Mews was 284.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elgin Mews has the 20th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 120th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Elgin Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-11-22 | £340,536 |
| 21 Elgin Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-07 | £290,064 |
| 6 Elgin Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-04-05 | £310,312 |
| 6 Elgin Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-07-31 | £300,151 |
| 21 Elgin Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2011-07-28 | £288,830 |
W11 1PU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W11 1PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 847 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 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary School 83 St Charles Square , W10 6EB | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Gardens Primary School Oxford Gardens , W10 6NF | 3out of 4 | 700 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 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,645 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 | 653 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,422 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 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 88 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stewart Bilingual School 90 , Oxford Gardens W10 5UW | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 567 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbian Orthodox Club | 89-91 Lancaster Road, LONDON | 37 yd | |
| Fez Mangal | 104 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 72 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Ground Floor, 120-122 Ladbroke Grove | 139 yd | |
| Artisan Eatery Ltd | Ground Floor, 142 Ladbroke Grove | 153 yd | |
| Cafe 142 | Ground Floor, 142 Ladbroke Grove | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elgin | 96 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 72 yd | |
| The Knight of Notting Hill Pub | Public House, 139 Ladbroke Grove | 144 yd | |
| Love | 265 Portobello Road, LONDON | 177 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 199 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chopstix Express | 133 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 113 yd | |
| London Fresco | BASEMENT, 148 Ladbroke Grove | 153 yd | |
| Otherside | Ground Floor, 261 Portobello Road | 174 yd | |
| Campden Coffee House | 155B Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 181 yd | |
| Greggs | 238 Portobello Road, LONDON | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 187 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 221 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 319 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street | 654 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 174 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 459 yd | |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 491 yd | |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy SILCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 604 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 656 yd | |
| Sion-Manning Rc School For Girls ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 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 | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.