Melbury Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W14 8AD is located in the Holland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melbury Road, London, W14 8AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W14 8AE, W14 8NB, W8 6ND, W14 8LT, W14 8ND, W14 8AF, W8 6AX, W8 6NJ, W8 6NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W14 8AD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 56.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 43.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of W14 8AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 24.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 59.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 63.6% | 61% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 30.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 W14 8AD this area, 8.5% 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 62.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 15% | 4.3% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 75.2% | 65.7% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 39.5% 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 | 47.6% | 39.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -43.7% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 17% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 7.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 18.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.7% 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 | 46.4% | 39.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -43.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 27.7% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 17.2% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 14.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 3.3% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbury Road was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Holland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melbury Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holland and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Melbury Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £15,353,000 | 2025-03-28 | £17,087,287 |
| Flat 3 55 Melbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £7,500,000 | 2023-04-14 | £6,835,347 |
| 59 Melbury Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £14,400,000 | 2020-06-12 | £13,462,810 |
| Flat 5 55 - 57 Melbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2019-10-10 | £2,776,705 |
| Flat 1 55 - 57 Melbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,275,000 | 2019-08-22 | £4,133,413 |
W14 8AD 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.
W14 8AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School Avonmore Road , W14 8SH | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 5,422 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 3,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Wade 205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Girls' School Earsby Street , London W14 8SH | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St James Preparatory School Earsby Street , Olympia W14 8SH | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SIAL 154-156 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosso | 276-280 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 57 yd | |
| La Piccola Deli | 270 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 65 yd | |
| LABAKERY 2 | 260 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 65 yd | |
| Threads & Co | 256 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 66 yd | |
| Gail's | Basement And Ground Floor, 240-242 Kensington High Street | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scarsdale | Public House, 23A Edwardes Square | 218 yd | |
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 266 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 334 yd | |
| Crown and Sceptre | PUBLIC HOUSE, 34 Holland Road | 465 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dash Cakes | 371 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 400 yd | |
| Franks Sandwich Bar | 12 Addison Bridge Place, London | 630 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 695 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Units 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 695 yd | |
| YO! To Go | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 266 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 341 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 346 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 362 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 423 yd | |
| Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 218 yd | |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 388 yd |
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 662 yd | |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| The Printworks Health Club & Spa SINCLAIR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 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 | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.