Elgin Crescent is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2JE is located in the Norland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elgin Crescent, London, W11 2JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 2HB, W11 2JJ, W11 2HD, W11 2LF, W11 2HF, W11 2LD, W11 2JW, W11 2EG, W11 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W11 2JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 36% | -13.4% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 50.6% | 10.3% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 73.4% | 71.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 22.9% |
| Good health | 17.1% | 19% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -14.6% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2JE this area, 8.8% 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 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.5% | 64.3% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 0.6% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76.3% | 75.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 56.3% | 57.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 19.4% | 15.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.9% | 57.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 28.1% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 3.7% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elgin Crescent was 162.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Elgin Crescent has the 28th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 235th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,000,000 | 2022-11-01 | £9,712,195 |
| 75 Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,750,000 | 2016-09-30 | £7,656,475 |
| 79 Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,500,000 | 2016-03-30 | £8,702,381 |
| 73 Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,800,000 | 2013-09-30 | £7,318,316 |
| 69 Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £6,827,027 | 2012-05-01 | £10,030,714 |
W11 2JE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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 2JE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W11 2JE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,756 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 | 1,765 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 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Park Primary School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Treadgold Street , Notting Hill W11 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 654 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 | 429 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,539 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 | 933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,088 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 | 1,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,182 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 | 286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stewart Bilingual School 90 , Oxford Gardens W10 5UW | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett House School 60 Bassett Road , London W10 6JP | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orasay | 31 Kensington Park Road, LONDON | 245 yd | |
| Osteria Basilico | 29 Kensington Park Road, LONDON | 245 yd | |
| Mediterraneo | 37 Kensington Park Road, LONDON | 245 yd | |
| Miznon Notting Hill | 14 Elgin Crescent, LONDON | 268 yd | |
| Oka Notting Hill | 11 Elgin Crescent, LONDON | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 315 yd | |
| The Elgin | 96 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 321 yd | |
| Franklin's Wines | 305 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 347 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 363 yd | |
| The Knight of Notting Hill Pub | Public House, 139 Ladbroke Grove | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chopstix Express | 133 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 301 yd | |
| Doughnut Time | 15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON | 307 yd | |
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 321 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 345 yd | |
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 391 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | 84-90 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 827 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 465 yd | |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 502 yd |
| Avondale Park Walmer Road | artificial grass pitch | 513 yd |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy SILCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 545 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 576 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 793 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.