Denbigh Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 2SJ 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 Denbigh Road, London, W11 2SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 2RZ, W11 2SN, W11 2SE, W11 2SH, W11 2QJ, W11 2QE, W11 2QF, W11 2QG, W11 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W11 2SJ 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 | 45.1% | 51.6% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 54.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% | 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 | 45.8% | 34.6% | -11.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 39.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 70.1% | 67.9% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 19.5% |
| Good health | 19.6% | 19.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -14.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
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 63.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3% | 11.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.3% | 63.3% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Other | 17.3% | 4.7% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 71.1% | 65% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 47.8% 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 | 46.6% | 47.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.7% 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 | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 28.7% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 3.2% | -10.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 13.4% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 17% | 6.0% | 11.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denbigh Road was 290.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Denbigh Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 117th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Denbigh Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £4,450,000 | 2024-05-31 | £4,463,664 |
| 13 Denbigh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2022-08-24 | £1,921,183 |
| 1C Denbigh Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2022-02-16 | £1,608,095 |
| 21 Denbigh Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £4,050,000 | 2018-09-06 | £4,263,158 |
| Flat 1 1 Denbigh Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,038,000 | 2018-05-09 | £956,609 |
W11 2SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2SJ 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 2SJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 957 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 | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,776 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 | 73 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 917 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 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,441 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 | 1,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,224 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 | 2,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 453 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion and food at Martina London | Ground Floor, 220 Westbourne Grove | 84 yd | |
| Chucs Bar and Grill | 226 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 97 yd | |
| Bodyism London - Clean And Lean Cafe | 222-224 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 100 yd | |
| Wild Notting Hill | 202-204 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 105 yd | |
| Zephyr | Ground Floor, 100 Portobello Road | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry King Limted | 2-4 Lambton Place, LONDON | 61 yd | |
| Earl of Lonsdale | Public House, 277-281 Westbourne Grove | 132 yd | |
| Franklin's Wines | 305 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 230 yd | |
| The Cock & Bottle | 17 NEEDHAM ROAD | 323 yd | |
| The Globe | 103 Talbot Road, LONDON | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re Place | 196 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 121 yd | |
| MMBP | 75A Ledbury Road, LONDON | 211 yd | |
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 240 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 350 yd | |
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 590 yd | |
| Tesco | 114-120 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 604 yd | |
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 27 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 90 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 412 yd | |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 698 yd | |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 790 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Avondale Park Walmer Road | artificial grass pitch | 958 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.