Colville Square is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2BD 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 Colville Square, London, W11 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 2BH, W11 2BJ, W11 2BB, W11 2BQ, W11 2BE, W11 2EB, W11 2BA, W11 1JA, W11 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W11 2BD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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 | 55.6% | 57.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 42.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 47.6% | 59.4% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 21.7% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 55.6% | 58.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 19.9% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -13.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.8% | 21.1% | 7.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 9.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 40.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.8% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 47.8% | 42.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 10.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
In this area, 53% 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 | 57.9% | 53% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 19% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 53% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 33.9% | 30.5% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.8% | 4.8% | -25.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 7% | 0.4% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colville Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Colville average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 2 Colville Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-09-06 | £1,428,947 |
| 9A Colville Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £617,000 | 2024-04-09 | £603,659 |
| Flat 2 2 Colville Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2023-07-14 | £1,992,417 |
| Flat 6 2 Colville Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-06-07 | £359,711 |
| 2 Colville Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2017-04-25 | £21,385 |
W11 2BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 43 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 945 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 | 1,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,559 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 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,389 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 | 1,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,774 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 | 286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Kitchen Club | 172 Portobello Road, LONDON | 87 yd | |
| Eeetwell | 172 Portobello Road, LONDON | 87 yd | |
| Island Poke | 174 Portobello Road, LONDON | 88 yd | |
| The Sushi Co - Notting Hill | 168 Portobello Road, LONDON | 89 yd | |
| The Tea and Coffee Plant | 180 Portobello Road, LONDON | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 125 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 174 yd | |
| The Globe | 103 Talbot Road, LONDON | 250 yd | |
| Earl of Lonsdale | Public House, 277-281 Westbourne Grove | 279 yd | |
| Franklin's Wines | 305 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 89 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 89 yd | |
| Doughnut Time | 15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON | 149 yd | |
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 191 yd | |
| Greggs | 238 Portobello Road, LONDON | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 161 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 258 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 667 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 747 yd | |
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 305 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 496 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 699 yd | |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 709 yd | |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 809 yd | |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy SILCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 913 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 | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.