Overview of W11 2EF

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Blenheim Crescent is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2EF 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 Blenheim Crescent, London, W11 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W11 2EY, W11 2EH, W11 2JR, W11 1NL, W11 1NX, W11 2EU, W11 2HE, W11 2JW, W11 2ES.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W11 2EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%49.8%-3.1% 51.0% -1.2%
Male47.1%50.2%3.1% 49.0% 1.2%

Partnership Status

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 2EF, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single52.3%57%4.7% 37.9% 19.1%
Married: Opposite sex31.8%28.5%-3.3% 44.2% -15.7%
Married: Same sex0%1.6%1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Separated2.3%1.1%-1.2% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced11.4%9.1%-2.3% 9.1% 0.0%
Widowed2.3%2.7%0.4% 6.1% -3.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.5%45.5%-7.0% 48.4% -2.9%
Good health30.7%35.7%5.0% 33.6% 2.1%
Fair health12.6%12.7%0.1% 12.7% 0.0%
Bad health2.7%6.1%3.4% 4.0% 2.1%
Very bad health1.5%0%-1.5% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2EF this area, 8.1% 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 56.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.6%8.1%-0.5% 18.2% -10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.5%7%1.5% 9.6% -2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.9%9.7%-6.2% 13.4% -3.7%
Apprenticeship0.9%2.2%1.3% 5.3% -3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.3%11.4%-0.9% 16.9% -5.5%
Degree or Similar45.9%56.2%10.3% 33.8% 22.4%
Other10.9%5.4%-5.5% 2.8% 2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.8%0.5%-0.3% 0.7% -0.2%
Pakistani0.8%1.9%1.1% 2.7% -0.8%
Other Asian6.1%4.7%-1.4% 1.6% 3.1%
Black African5.7%2.8%-2.9% 2.5% 0.3%
Black Caribbean4.6%4.2%-0.4% 1.0% 3.2%
Other Black3.1%3.8%0.7% 0.5% 3.3%
Mixed White and Asian2.3%3.3%1.0% 0.8% 2.5%
Mixed White and African2.7%0.9%-1.8% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.3%2.4%0.1% 0.9% 1.5%
Mixed Other2.7%2.8%0.1% 0.8% 2.0%
White65.1%57.1%-8.0% 81.4% -24.3%
Arab2.7%9.4%6.7% 0.6% 8.8%
Other1.1%6.1%5.0% 1.6% 4.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.8%65.1%0.3% 83.2% -18.1%
European Union13.8%11.3%-2.5% 6.1% 5.2%
Rest of Europe1.1%3.3%2.2% 0.8% 2.5%
Africa6.1%4.2%-1.9% 2.7% 1.5%
Middle East and Asia8.4%9%0.6% 5.6% 3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.4%3.8%0.4% 1.3% 2.5%
Oceania2.3%3.3%1.0% 0.3% 3.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK64%65.1%1.1% 83.2% -18.1%
10+ Years3.4%23.1%19.7% 9.8% 13.3%
5-10 Years6.1%5.2%-0.9% 2.9% 2.3%
2-5 Years4.2%5.7%1.5% 2.2% 3.5%
Less than 2 years22.2%0.9%-21.3% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75.9% 76.7% -0.8%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy2.8% 0.6% 2.2%
Portugal1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Other EU countries2.8% 1.5% 1.3%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
South-East Asia0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
North America and the Caribbean3.3% 0.3% 3.0%
Oceania1.9% 0.1% 1.8%
No passport held5.7% 13.5% -7.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.5% 37.2% -6.7%
Christian42.7% 46.2% -3.5%
Buddhist2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Muslim16% 6.5% 9.5%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered7% 6.0% 1.0%

Safety

Is Blenheim Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blenheim Crescent was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blenheim Crescent has the 10th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Colville and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,500
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in W11 2EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blenheim Crescent are based on 269 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blenheim Crescent, London, W11 2EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for W11 2EF

Average Price
£1,818,141
Semi-Detached
£4,900,090
Terraced
£5,014,406
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,215,931
Other
£2,211,499

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blenheim Crescent

Average Price
£2,048,974
Semi-Detached
£5,516,198
Terraced
£5,096,693
Detached
£4,069,863
Flats/Maisonettes
£837,158
Other
£1,152,461

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blenheim CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 43 - 45 Blenheim Crescent, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£3,575,0002025-03-31 £3,195,423
51C Blenheim Crescent, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£625,0002025-03-21 £558,640
Third Floor Flat And Roofspace 27 Blenheim Crescent, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£585,0002023-10-24 £468,568
Flat 2 43 - 45 Blenheim Crescent, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,050,0002023-05-09 £1,681,163
Flat 1 43 - 45 Blenheim Crescent, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,751,0002022-05-27 £2,040,985
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W11 2EF

Employment

W11 2EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee60
Self-Employed31
Retired21
Part-Time Employee15
Looking after home or family13
Student (economically inactive)12
Other11
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Education17
Information and communication16
Other15
Financial and insurance activities14
Construction9
Human health and social work activities8
Transport and storage6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Manufacturing5
Real estate activities5
Administrative and support service activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
- not rated 613 yd Local authority nursery school - Mixed More About School
Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 644 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
3out of 4 768 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 1,592 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
3out of 4 1,695 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colville Primary School
Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF
4out of 4 292 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Jones Primary School
St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ
4out of 4 333 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bevington Primary School
Bevington Road , W10 5TW
2out of 4 742 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR
3out of 4 748 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Avondale Park Primary School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
3out of 4 768 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derwentwater Middle School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 4,706 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 4,736 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kensington Aldridge Academy
1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX
4out of 4 667 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL
4out of 4 843 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
3out of 4 1,289 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF
1out of 4 1,352 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
- not rated 1,359 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 4,173 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

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 961 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,516 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 2,897 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
3out of 4 3,245 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kensington and Chelsea College
Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS
- not rated 4,328 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RX
4out of 4 2,936 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 222 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Chepstow House School
108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS
- not rated 291 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Walmer Road School
221 Walmer Road , W11 4EY
- not rated 520 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Walmer Road School
221 Walmer Road , W11 4EY
- not rated 520 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Stewart Bilingual School
85 Clarendon Road , W11 4XQ
- not rated 555 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Orasay31 Kensington Park Road, LONDON75 yd
Osteria Basilico29 Kensington Park Road, LONDON75 yd
Mediterraneo37 Kensington Park Road, LONDON75 yd
Açaí Verao196 Kensington Park Road, LONDON92 yd
La Mia Mamma190-192 Kensington Park Road, LONDON102 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Duke of Wellington PH179 Portobello Road, LONDON140 yd
The CastlePublic House, 225 Portobello Road162 yd
The Elgin96 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON216 yd
The Knight of Notting Hill PubPublic House, 139 Ladbroke Grove304 yd
Love265 Portobello Road, LONDON307 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Doughnut Time15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON121 yd
Whittard of Chelsea182 Portobello Road, LONDON177 yd
Gelateria 3 Bis178 Portobello Road, LONDON177 yd
The Chopstix Express133 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON226 yd
Greggs238 Portobello Road, LONDON249 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON191 yd
Tesco224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON249 yd
Tesco177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON504 yd
Co-opGround Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street824 yd
Waitrose132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON973 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Westway Sports & Fitness Club
3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE
health and fitness suite, squash courts361 yd
Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill)
LANCASTER ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool374 yd
Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall)
ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD
502 yd
Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall)
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD
546 yd
Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed)
Walmer Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool563 yd
Kensington Leisure Centre
Bomore Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool563 yd
Bodyworks West At Lambton Place
LAMBTON PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool565 yd
Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch
317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD
636 yd
Kensington Aldridge Academy
SILCHESTER ROAD
artificial grass pitch648 yd
Avondale Park
Walmer Road
artificial grass pitch713 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed98.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed327.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed327.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.93 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.