Holland Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W14 8HL 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 Holland Road, London, W14 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W14 8HU, W14 8BB, W14 8BN, W14 8JB, W14 8HF, W14 8LX, W14 8HP, W14 8HN, W14 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W14 8HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 50.3% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 55.6% | 49.7% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8HL, 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 | 61.7% | 55.5% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 21.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 14.6% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 59.3% | 59.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 27.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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.
In the area around W14 8HL this area, 9.3% 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 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.8% | 70.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 8.8% | 0% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 71% | 72.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 44.9% | 37.2% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 23.4% | 25.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 15.7% | 12.0% | 1.3% | 14.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20% 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 | 41.1% | 36.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -46.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 20% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 18.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 15.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 17.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 15.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 7.4% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.9% | 76.7% | -29.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 9.1% | 0.6% | 8.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 0.3% | 10.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holland Road was 311.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 296.6% higher than the Holland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holland Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Holland and the 113th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 47 Holland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2025-12-22 | £429,709 |
| Flat D 67 Holland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-05-23 | £401,702 |
| The Ground Floor Flat At 43 Holland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-03-06 | £460,320 |
| The First Floor Flat At 43 Holland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2025-01-06 | £813,253 |
| Flat 4 47 Holland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-09-06 | £385,279 |
W14 8HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8HL 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,971 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 | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addison Primary School Addison Gardens , Blythe Road W14 0DT | - not rated | 793 yd | Community 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 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 41a Brook Green , Hammersmith W6 7BL | - not rated | 802 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,710 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 | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 992 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 | 2,319 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 | 900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,879 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 | 4,073 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 | 246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Pembridge Emberton House, Maclise Road , W14 8UX | - not rated | 265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Girls' School Earsby Street , London W14 8SH | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St James Independent School for Boys (Junior Department) Earsby Street , Olympia W14 8SH | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St James Preparatory School Earsby Street , Olympia W14 8SH | - not rated | 446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Church | Addison Road, LONDON | 1 yd | |
| London Visitors Hotel | 42-44 Holland Road, LONDON | 101 yd | |
| Ricco Lounge & Club | Basement, 11 Russell Gardens | 253 yd | |
| Aveda | 5 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 253 yd | |
| Cibo | 3 Russell Gardens, LONDON | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown and Sceptre | PUBLIC HOUSE, 34 Holland Road | 183 yd | |
| Madam-kitchen | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 295 yd | |
| Hand And Flower | 1 Hammersmith Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Beaconsfield | The Beaconsfield, 24 Blythe Road | 397 yd | |
| Cumberland Arms P H | Cumberland Arms, 29 North End Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Kitchen Express | 11A Russell Gardens, LONDON | 253 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 295 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings And Wicked | 6A Beaconsfield Terrace Road, London | 295 yd | |
| Dash Cakes | 371 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 369 yd | |
| Crypto Burgers | 2 - 4 North End Road, London | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 346 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 327 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 69 - 77 Hammersmith Road, London | 434 yd | |
| Co-op | 88 - 90 North End Road, London | 458 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 3 North End Crescent | 735 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Printworks Health Club & Spa SINCLAIR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 196 yd |
| St James Independent School For Girls EARSBY STREET | 444 yd | |
| Masbro Centre MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Good Works Vernon Street | 589 yd | |
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Rc School ADDISON ROAD | 686 yd | |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club ADDISON ROAD | tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 795 yd | |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 844 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 | 99.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 99.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 99.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.