Kensington Park Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2PL 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 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 2NE, W11 2QX, W11 2QB, W11 2QD, W11 2NG, W11 2QT, W11 2PJ, W11 3DP, W11 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W11 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 34.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 68.3% | 73.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 24.7% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 20.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -13.0% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
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 2PL this area, 7% 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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.9% | 67.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 12.7% | 0.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 89.3% | 79.1% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 61.6% | 50.3% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 25.4% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 50.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 25.1% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 6.3% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Park Road was 532.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.4% higher than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Kensington Park Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Colville and the 46th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 82 Kensington Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-11-22 | £904,228 |
| Flat 3 88 Kensington Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,611,000 | 2023-07-07 | £1,300,465 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 74 Kensington Park Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,025,000 | 2023-05-19 | £2,480,741 |
| Flat 1 82 Kensington Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2022-09-14 | £704,000 |
| 78 Kensington Park Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-14 | £136,203 |
W11 2PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 996 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 1,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,003 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 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | No | 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 |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 4,964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 5,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The American International School 36 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Stewart Bilingual School 85 Clarendon Road , W11 4XQ | - not rated | 627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 18 Pembridge Square , W2 4EH | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Notting Hill | 95-97 Portobello Road, LONDON | 55 yd | |
| Core | 92-96 Kensington Park Road, LONDON | 70 yd | |
| Zephyr | Ground Floor, 100 Portobello Road | 118 yd | |
| Farm Girl Cafe | St Peter's Church Hall, 59A Portobello Road | 121 yd | |
| Sally Clarke | 283 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl of Lonsdale | Public House, 277-281 Westbourne Grove | 133 yd | |
| Franklin's Wines | 305 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 148 yd | |
| Larry King Limted | 2-4 Lambton Place, LONDON | 252 yd | |
| Sun in Splendour | PUBLIC HOUSE, 7 Portobello Road | 368 yd | |
| Ladbroke Arms Public House | 54 Ladbroke Road, LONDON | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 254 yd | |
| Re Place | 196 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 318 yd | |
| MMBP | 75A Ledbury Road, LONDON | 408 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 420 yd | |
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 487 yd | |
| Tesco | 114-120 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 499 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 517 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 541 yd | |
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 222 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 345 yd | |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 607 yd | |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Avondale Park Walmer Road | artificial grass pitch | 804 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 843 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 889 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.