Lower Addison Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W14 8DQ is located in the Holland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 2009-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Addison Gardens, London, W14 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W14 8BH, W14 8BE, W14 8HB, W14 8HD, W14 8AH, W14 8BG, W14 8AS, W14 8BQ, W14 8BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W14 8DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W14 8DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 53.8% | 55.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 29.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 55.4% | 58.3% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 30.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| 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.
In the area around W14 8DQ this area, 9% 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 68.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 64% | 68.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 65.3% | 60.5% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 53.5% | 42.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 20.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 18.5% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.6% 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 | 51.7% | 42.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 33.6% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 23.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.3% | 11.5% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Addison Gardens was 205.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.5% higher than the Holland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lower Addison Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holland and the 184th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29B Lower Addison Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2010-09-23 | £778,721 |
| 29D Lower Addison Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2004-02-05 | £974,615 |
| 29B Lower Addison Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 1999-09-06 | £779,802 |
| 29D Lower Addison Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 1999-01-29 | £960,495 |
W14 8DQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Primary School Addison Gardens , Blythe Road W14 0DT | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 41a Brook Green , Hammersmith W6 7BL | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Park Primary School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 320 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norland Place School 162-166 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SIAL 154-156 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabernacle School 32 St Ann's Villas , Holland Park W11 4RS | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Young Dancers Academy 25 Bulwer Street , Shepherds Bush W12 8AR | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Fran 59 Brook Green , W6 7BE | - not rated | 874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Montessori School | 142 Sinclair Road, London | 151 yd | |
| Pizza Royal | 68 Richmond Way, London | 262 yd | |
| Zarathustra Cafe | 62 Richmond Way, London | 262 yd | |
| The London Kensington Hilton | Hotel, 179-199 Holland Park Avenue | 332 yd | |
| Aveda | 5 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird In Hand | 88 Masbro' Road, London | 326 yd | |
| The Havelock Tavern | The Havelock, 57 Masbro' Road | 378 yd | |
| Central Bar | West 12, The Broadway | 391 yd | |
| Stewart Arms PH | 26 Norland Road, LONDON | 428 yd | |
| Belushi's | 13 - 15 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Kitchen Express | 11A Russell Gardens, LONDON | 362 yd | |
| Subway | 20 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 438 yd | |
| Bagel Bite | 22 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 438 yd | |
| Greggs | 68 Uxbridge Road, London | 498 yd | |
| KFC | 100 - 102 Uxbridge Road, London | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 - The Links, West 12 Shopping Centre | 391 yd | |
| Supermarket of Dreams | 126 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 48 - 50 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 664 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 164 Uxbridge Road, London | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | 84-90 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School ADDISON ROAD | 248 yd | |
| Masbro Centre MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Shepherds Bush) WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE SHEPHERD'S BUSH GREEN | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club ADDISON ROAD | tennis courts | 372 yd |
| Norland Square Norland Square | tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Edward Woods Community Centre EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE NORLAND ROAD | 573 yd | |
| New Grampians Squash Club (Closed) The Grampians The Grampians Shepherds Bush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 608 yd |
| The Printworks Health Club & Spa SINCLAIR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 790 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.