Elsham Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W14 8HA 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 Elsham Road, London, W14 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W14 8HH, W14 8DH, W14 8BD, W14 8AT, W14 8EU, W14 8EZ, W14 8BP, W14 8HS, W14 0NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W14 8HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W14 8HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 51.4% | 56.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 27.3% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 56.6% | 51.6% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.1% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.9% | 54.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 13.7% | 1.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 4.4% | -5.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 11.6% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 64.4% | 55.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, just 35.7% 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% | 35.7% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -47.5% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 21.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 11% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.1% 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 | 45.2% | 35.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -47.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 28.1% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 22.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.8% | 76.7% | -28.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsham Road was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Holland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elsham Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holland and the 65th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Basement Flat 18 Elsham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-09-16 | £357,237 |
| Flat 2 18 Elsham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £597,500 | 2024-04-23 | £584,581 |
| First, Second And Third Floor Flat 7 Elsham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,510,000 | 2024-02-22 | £1,453,777 |
| Flat 5 21 Elsham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-09-28 | £510,822 |
| First Floor Flat 5 Elsham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-08-26 | £384,237 |
W14 8HA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W14 8HA 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 | 91 |
| Other | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,063 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 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addison Primary School Addison Gardens , Blythe Road W14 0DT | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 41a Brook Green , Hammersmith W6 7BL | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School Avonmore Road , W14 8SH | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 334 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,620 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 | 1,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,792 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 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,131 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 | 598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SIAL 154-156 Holland Park Avenue , W11 4UH | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Fran 59 Brook Green , W6 7BE | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabernacle School 32 St Ann's Villas , Holland Park W11 4RS | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Girls' School Earsby Street , London W14 8SH | - not rated | 852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda | 5 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 117 yd | |
| Cibo | 3 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 117 yd | |
| Alounak | 10 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 117 yd | |
| Ricco Lounge & Club | Basement, 11 Russell Gardens | 117 yd | |
| Bright Sparks Montessori School | 142 Sinclair Road, London | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird In Hand | 88 Masbro' Road, London | 301 yd | |
| The Havelock Tavern | The Havelock, 57 Masbro' Road | 340 yd | |
| Madam-kitchen | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 444 yd | |
| Beaconsfield | The Beaconsfield, 24 Blythe Road | 477 yd | |
| Crown and Sceptre | PUBLIC HOUSE, 34 Holland Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Kitchen Express | 11A Russell Gardens, LONDON | 117 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 444 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings And Wicked | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 444 yd | |
| Subway | 20 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 668 yd | |
| Bagel Bite | 22 Shepherd's Bush Green, London | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 - The Links, West 12 Shopping Centre | 623 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 346 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 681 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 69 - 77 Hammersmith Road, London | 700 yd | |
| Co-op | 88 - 90 North End Road, London | 708 yd | |
| Supermarket of Dreams | 126 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Masbro Centre MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School ADDISON ROAD | 367 yd | |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| The Printworks Health Club & Spa SINCLAIR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club ADDISON ROAD | tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Shepherds Bush) WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE SHEPHERD'S BUSH GREEN | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Norland Square Norland Square | tennis courts | 684 yd |
| St James Independent School For Girls EARSBY STREET | 753 yd | |
| New Grampians Squash Club (Closed) The Grampians The Grampians Shepherds Bush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 794 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 | 98.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.