Colville Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2BJ 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 Gardens, London, W11 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 2BJ, W11 2BD, W11 2BB, W11 2BA, W11 2BE, W11 2BT, W11 2AZ, W11 2BQ, W11 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W11 2BJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% 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 | 50% | 58.8% | 8.8% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 50% | 41.2% | -8.8% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
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 2BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 62.2% | 59.9% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 26.6% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 64.9% | 53.5% | -11.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 21.9% | 31.6% | 9.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around W11 2BJ this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 16.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.6% | 66.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 13.2% | 1.1% | -12.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 13.9% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 67.8% | 59.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 42.7% 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 | 44.1% | 42.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| European Union | 18.6% | 22.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.4% | 6.4% | -5.0% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.5% 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 | 42.2% | 42.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| 10+ Years | 16.5% | 23.5% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 11.2% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Germany | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colville Gardens was 195.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colville Gardens has the 38th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 190th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 279.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 84 Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3 Colville Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-05 | £679,022 |
| Flat 107 Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3 Colville Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-09-10 | £300,079 |
| Flat 106 Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3 Colville Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-08-02 | £330,977 |
| Flat 70 Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3 Colville Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,421 | 2023-08-10 | £486,791 |
| Flat 106 Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3 Colville Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-07-13 | £263,993 |
W11 2BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
W11 2BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 972 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 | 1,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,554 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 | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 740 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 | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,458 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 | 1,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,400 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 | 1,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,737 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 | 318 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. | Ground Floor, 158 Portobello Road | 124 yd | |
| Clean Kitchen Club | 172 Portobello Road, LONDON | 125 yd | |
| Eeetwell | 172 Portobello Road, LONDON | 125 yd | |
| The Sushi Co - Notting Hill | 168 Portobello Road, LONDON | 126 yd | |
| The Tea and Coffee Plant | 180 Portobello Road, LONDON | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 163 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 209 yd | |
| The Globe | 103 Talbot Road, LONDON | 216 yd | |
| Earl of Lonsdale | Public House, 277-281 Westbourne Grove | 273 yd | |
| Larry King Limted | 2-4 Lambton Place, LONDON | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 126 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 126 yd | |
| Doughnut Time | 15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON | 187 yd | |
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 204 yd | |
| Re Place | 196 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 194 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 285 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 700 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 709 yd | |
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 280 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 528 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 690 yd | |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 722 yd | |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 847 yd | |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 901 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.