Lonsdale Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2BY 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 Lonsdale Road, London, W11 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 2DE, W11 2DA, W11 2BU, W11 2RH, W11 2BP, W11 2AG, W11 2BS, W11 2AD, W11 2SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W11 2BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 51.9% | 8.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 56.7% | 48.1% | -8.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 54.9% | 59.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 23.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 56.7% | 61.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2BY this area, 3.1% 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 67.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 3.1% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 8.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.3% | 13% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 67.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Other | 9.8% | 0% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 80.3% | 67.9% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 46.8% 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 | 60.7% | 46.8% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 18.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.5% 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 | 57.9% | 46.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 28.5% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 11.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 7.5% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lonsdale Road was 340.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% higher than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lonsdale Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 96th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.6%.

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 1 9 Lonsdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-09-01 | £528,299 |
| Basement Flat 15 Lonsdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-11-01 | £595,976 |
| 7 Lonsdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2022-02-02 | £2,547,663 |
| Flat 4 9 Lonsdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2021-11-12 | £756,986 |
| 7 Lonsdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,566,100 | 2021-06-08 | £2,869,422 |
W11 2BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,054 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 | 1,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,618 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 | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 1,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,378 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 | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Twelve Wellness, Spa and Family Club | 2-5 Colville Mews, LONDON | 60 yd | |
| Chucs Bar and Grill | 226 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 66 yd | |
| Bodyism London - Clean And Lean Cafe | 222-224 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 66 yd | |
| Wild Notting Hill | 202-204 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 69 yd | |
| Fashion and food at Martina London | Ground Floor, 220 Westbourne Grove | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry King Limted | 2-4 Lambton Place, LONDON | 131 yd | |
| The Globe | 103 Talbot Road, LONDON | 189 yd | |
| The Cock & Bottle | 17 NEEDHAM ROAD | 242 yd | |
| Earl of Lonsdale | Public House, 277-281 Westbourne Grove | 242 yd | |
| Franklin's Wines | 305 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re Place | 196 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 75 yd | |
| MMBP | 75A Ledbury Road, LONDON | 92 yd | |
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 276 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 300 yd | |
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 539 yd | |
| Tesco | 114-120 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 751 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 142 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 158 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 553 yd | |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 715 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 838 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 893 yd | |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 906 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 2.8% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.