St James Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 4RB 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 St James Gardens, London, W11 4RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 4RD, W11 4SQ, W11 4RS, W11 4QU, W11 4RL, W11 4RE, W11 4SA, W11 4SR, W11 4RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W11 4RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 35.2% | 39.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 46.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 55.6% | 48.1% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 28% | 29% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 14.5% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 23% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 11.5% | 4.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 41.6% | -4.1% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 84.4% | 70.8% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 14% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 76.4% | 69.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 12.2% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 2.7% | -7.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 68.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 20.5% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 4.9% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Gardens was 231.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Gardens has the 31st highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Colville and the 161st highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St James'S Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,500,000 | 2022-09-01 | £4,191,176 |
| 6 St James'S Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,650,000 | 2020-04-09 | £4,124,222 |
| 1 St James'S Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,350,000 | 2018-04-24 | £5,133,838 |
| St. James Lodge St James'S Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £5,170,000 | 2015-09-07 | £4,820,066 |
| Flat 2 8C St James'S Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £354,500 | 2013-06-04 | £349,836 |
W11 4RB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W11 4RB 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 | 49 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Park Primary School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Treadgold Street , Notting Hill W11 4BJ | - not rated | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addison Primary School Addison Gardens , Blythe Road W14 0DT | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,492 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 | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,769 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 | 3,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabernacle School 32 St Ann's Villas , Holland Park W11 4RS | - not rated | 67 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norland Place School 162-166 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 267 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SIAL 154-156 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stewart Bilingual School 85 Clarendon Road , W11 4XQ | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmer Road School 221 Walmer Road , W11 4EY | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Hub | Flat 1, Swanscombe House | 127 yd | |
| Urban Partnership Group @ Edward Woods Community Centre | Edward Woods Community Centre, 60 - 70 Norland Road | 168 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 29 St Ann's Road, London | 191 yd | |
| Ukrainian Community Centre | 154 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 279 yd | |
| G:Fit London | Basement, 168 Holland Park Avenue | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Arms PH | 26 Norland Road, LONDON | 289 yd | |
| Castle PH | Public House, 100 Holland Park Avenue | 503 yd | |
| Central Bar | West 12, The Broadway | 600 yd | |
| Belushi's | 13 - 15 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 618 yd | |
| Little Moons | Unit K1208, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mister Pumpernink | 116 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 502 yd | |
| Supermarket of Dreams | 1 Clarendon Road, LONDON | 536 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | Kiosk 2012, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 542 yd | |
| Tortilla | Unit 2106, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 542 yd | |
| McDonalds | The Village Offices, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket of Dreams | 126 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 445 yd | |
| Tesco | 84-90 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 575 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 - The Links, West 12 Shopping Centre | 600 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Store B, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 694 yd | |
| Waitrose | Store E, Westfield London Shopping Centre | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Woods Community Centre EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE NORLAND ROAD | 171 yd | |
| Norland Square Norland Square | tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Avondale Park Walmer Road | artificial grass pitch | 365 yd |
| Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club ADDISON ROAD | tennis courts | 448 yd |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School ADDISON ROAD | 499 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Shepherds Bush) WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE SHEPHERD'S BUSH GREEN | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Gymbox (Westfield London) WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE WESTFIELD LONDON SHOPPING CENTRE ARIEL WAY | health and fitness suite | 724 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.