Elgin Crescent is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2JW 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 Elgin Crescent, London, W11 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 2EH, W11 2HE, W11 2JU, W11 2HF, W11 2HD, W11 2HB, W11 2JR, W11 2JE, W11 2JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W11 2JW 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 49.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2JW, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.3% | 57% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 28.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 45.5% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35.7% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2JW 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 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 Levels | 15.9% | 9.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.4% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 56.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 10.9% | 5.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 65.1% | 57.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 64.8% | 65.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 65.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 23.1% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 0.9% | -21.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elgin Crescent was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elgin Crescent has the 17th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 171st lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 2 Galsworthy House Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2014-05-16 | £566,225 |
| Flat 8 Galsworthy House Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2013-07-29 | £506,569 |
| Flat 2 Galsworthy House Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2012-11-30 | £566,986 |
| Flat 2 Galsworthy House Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2010-09-17 | £673,488 |
| Flat 2 Galsworthy House Elgin Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2007-04-20 | £572,890 |
W11 2JW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 698 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 | 1,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,771 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 | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Park Primary School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Treadgold Street , Notting Hill W11 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 744 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 | 502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,445 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 | 894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,177 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 | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,100 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 | 198 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stewart Bilingual School 90 , Oxford Gardens W10 5UW | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett House School 60 Bassett Road , London W10 6JP | - not rated | 758 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 | 146 yd | |
| Osteria Basilico | 29 Kensington Park Road, LONDON | 146 yd | |
| Mediterraneo | 37 Kensington Park Road, LONDON | 146 yd | |
| Miznon Notting Hill | 14 Elgin Crescent, LONDON | 174 yd | |
| Açaà Verao | 196 Kensington Park Road, LONDON | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 216 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 262 yd | |
| The Elgin | 96 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 267 yd | |
| Franklin's Wines | 305 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 318 yd | |
| The Knight of Notting Hill Pub | Public House, 139 Ladbroke Grove | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doughnut Time | 15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON | 207 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 248 yd | |
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 248 yd | |
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 258 yd | |
| The Chopstix Express | 133 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 351 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 560 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street | 857 yd | |
| Tesco | 84-90 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 436 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 510 yd | |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 518 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy SILCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 602 yd |
| Avondale Park Walmer Road | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 721 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 | 136.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.