Abbotsbury Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W14 8EL 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 Abbotsbury Road, London, W14 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W14 8EQ, W14 8EG, W14 8EE, W14 8EJ, W14 8DJ, W14 8DL, W14 8EF, W14 8JG, W14 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W14 8EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.7% | 49.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 17.1% | 23.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 66.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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 | 62.1% | 60.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8EL this area, 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.6% | 75.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 78.1% | 75.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 51.3% 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 | 58.4% | 51.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 19.3% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 8.9% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 51.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 25.4% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 5.6% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 16.7% | 6.0% | 10.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotsbury Road was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% higher than the Holland average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Abbotsbury Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Holland and the 177th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Abbotsbury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2025-03-14 | £2,772,973 |
| 59 Abbotsbury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,150,000 | 2024-05-21 | £2,826,076 |
| 63 Abbotsbury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2023-11-30 | £2,478,891 |
| 27 Abbotsbury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2023-06-27 | £2,308,582 |
| 41 Abbotsbury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,242,000 | 2019-01-15 | £4,135,587 |
W14 8EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addison Primary School Addison Gardens , Blythe Road W14 0DT | - not rated | 978 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 | 4,484 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,782 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 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park Pre-Preparatory School 5 Holland Road , Kensington W14 8HJ | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SIAL 154-156 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norland Place School 162-166 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Pembridge Emberton House, Maclise Road , W14 8UX | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Girls' School Earsby Street , London W14 8SH | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park Cafeteria | Holland Park, LONDON | 229 yd | |
| Belvedere Restaurant | Restaurant, Holland Park | 229 yd | |
| Ricco Lounge & Club | Basement, 11 Russell Gardens | 402 yd | |
| Aveda | 5 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 402 yd | |
| Cibo | 3 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown and Sceptre | PUBLIC HOUSE, 34 Holland Road | 496 yd | |
| Castle PH | Public House, 100 Holland Park Avenue | 627 yd | |
| Madam-kitchen | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 688 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | 88 Masbro' Road, London | 718 yd | |
| Hand And Flower | 1 Hammersmith Road, London | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Kitchen Express | 11A Russell Gardens, LONDON | 402 yd | |
| Dash Cakes | 371 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 618 yd | |
| Mister Pumpernink | 116 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 627 yd | |
| Supermarket of Dreams | 1 Clarendon Road, LONDON | 655 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 346 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 551 yd | |
| Supermarket of Dreams | 126 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | 84-90 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 662 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 741 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 278 yd |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School ADDISON ROAD | 474 yd | |
| Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club ADDISON ROAD | tennis courts | 481 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| The Printworks Health Club & Spa SINCLAIR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Norland Square Norland Square | tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 670 yd | |
| Masbro Centre MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 745 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.