Abbotsbury Close is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W14 8EQ 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 Close, London, W14 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W14 8EL, W14 8DJ, W14 8EE, W14 8EG, W14 8JG, W14 8EB, W14 8EP, W14 8EF, W14 8DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W14 8EQ 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 8EQ 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 8EQ 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 Close was 104.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% higher than the Holland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbotsbury Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holland and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Abbotsbury Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2023-03-24 | £2,627,778 |
| 64 Abbotsbury Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,238,000 | 2023-02-28 | £3,119,295 |
| 41 Abbotsbury Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,710,000 | 2022-11-16 | £3,410,748 |
| 39 Abbotsbury Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2022-05-06 | £1,240,235 |
| 54 Abbotsbury Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,875,000 | 2022-04-12 | £2,483,790 |
W14 8EQ 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addison Primary School Addison Gardens , Blythe Road W14 0DT | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School Avonmore Road , W14 8SH | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 270 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,442 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 | 2,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIAL 154-156 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norland Place School 162-166 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabernacle School 32 St Ann's Villas , Holland Park W11 4RS | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Wade 205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Girls' School Earsby Street , London W14 8SH | - not rated | 921 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 | 290 yd | |
| Belvedere Restaurant | Restaurant, Holland Park | 290 yd | |
| Ricco Lounge & Club | Basement, 11 Russell Gardens | 373 yd | |
| Aveda | 5 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 373 yd | |
| Cibo | 3 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown and Sceptre | PUBLIC HOUSE, 34 Holland Road | 528 yd | |
| Castle PH | Public House, 100 Holland Park Avenue | 591 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | 88 Masbro' Road, London | 674 yd | |
| Madam-kitchen | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 681 yd | |
| The Havelock Tavern | The Havelock, 57 Masbro' Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Kitchen Express | 11A Russell Gardens, LONDON | 373 yd | |
| Mister Pumpernink | 116 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 591 yd | |
| Supermarket of Dreams | 1 Clarendon Road, LONDON | 623 yd | |
| Dash Cakes | 371 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 662 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket of Dreams | 126 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 571 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 346 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | 84-90 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 633 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 806 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 310 yd |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School ADDISON ROAD | 409 yd | |
| Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club ADDISON ROAD | tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Norland Square Norland Square | tennis courts | 579 yd |
| The Printworks Health Club & Spa SINCLAIR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Masbro Centre MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 735 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.