Westbourne Grove is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2QA 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 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 2PW, W11 2PJ, W11 2DN, W11 2EN, W11 2DX, W11 2EP, W11 2QB, W11 2QE, W11 2QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W11 2QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48% | 48.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 2QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 45% | 43.4% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 38.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 66.9% | 59.5% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 32.1% | 8.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 2QA this area, 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 80.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.7% | 80.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 47.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 88.5% | 76.9% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 52% | 41.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 24.3% | 21.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 10.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 9.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 11.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.3% 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 | 52% | 40.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -42.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.5% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 18.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 15.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 18.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 16.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 4.6% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.9% | 76.7% | -31.8% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| France | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| Germany | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 0.3% | 9.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westbourne Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Colville average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 Westbourne Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-03-02 | £633,482 |
| Flat 2 287 - 289 Westbourne Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2021-04-30 | £960,615 |
| Flat 1 287 - 289 Westbourne Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,311,000 | 2021-04-20 | £1,325,648 |
| First Floor Flat 305 Westbourne Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £573,600 | 2021-01-22 | £522,241 |
| First Floor Flat 305 Westbourne Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-11-06 | £468,103 |
W11 2QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 2QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 840 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 | 1,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,850 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 | 182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Park Primary School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,108 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 | 1,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,849 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 | 456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 627 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Clarke | 283 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 2 yd | |
| Tappo Enoteca Wine Bar | Ground Floor, 299 Westbourne Grove | 16 yd | |
| Rika Moon | Basement and Ground Floors, 120 Kensington Park Road | 44 yd | |
| Brasseria | 282-292 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 45 yd | |
| Zephyr | Ground Floor, 100 Portobello Road | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin's Wines | 305 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 36 yd | |
| Earl of Lonsdale | Public House, 277-281 Westbourne Grove | 62 yd | |
| Larry King Limted | 2-4 Lambton Place, LONDON | 254 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 303 yd | |
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 121 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 290 yd | |
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 290 yd | |
| Re Place | 196 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 299 yd | |
| Doughnut Time | 15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 514 yd | |
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 621 yd | |
| Tesco | 114-120 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 634 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 220 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 284 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 476 yd | |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 708 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 742 yd | |
| Avondale Park Walmer Road | artificial grass pitch | 765 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 840 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.0% |
| 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 | 267.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.