Linden Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W2 4HH is located in the Pembridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linden Gardens, London, W2 4HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 4HF, W2 4HB, W2 4HJ, W2 4HE, W2 4EU, W2 4HD, W2 4EB, W2 4EX, W2 4HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 4HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 W2 4HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 69.4% | 51.4% | -18.0% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 28.4% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 54.8% | 64.4% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 26.2% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 5.9% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.7% | 65.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 9.7% | 6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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 | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 77.4% | 66.2% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 41.2% 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 | 46.6% | 41.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| European Union | 23.1% | 18.6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.5% 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 | 44.8% | 41.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15.8% | 27.5% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 14.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 12.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 10.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 15.3% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linden Gardens was 155.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linden Gardens has the 27th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 250th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Linden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,185,000 | 2025-07-23 | £1,957,927 |
| Top Floor Flat 29 Linden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,335,000 | 2024-07-31 | £1,189,953 |
| 29 Linden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2020-07-15 | £1,669,453 |
| Flat 6 31 Linden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2020-02-06 | £809,863 |
| Flat 4 27 Linden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2017-09-22 | £1,982,534 |
W2 4HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 5,173 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 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hawkesdown House School 27 Edge Street , Kensington W8 7PN | - not rated | 433 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badiani | 42 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 86 yd | |
| Nando's | 58-60 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 103 yd | |
| Cheatmeals | 64 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 103 yd | |
| HEFAURE NOTTING HILL GATE | 36 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 106 yd | |
| KFC | 44 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 143 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 11 Pembridge Road, LONDON | 177 yd | |
| Old Swan | Public House, 206 Kensington Church Street | 179 yd | |
| Sun in Splendour | PUBLIC HOUSE, 7 Portobello Road | 206 yd | |
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Grill Kebabs | 40B Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 110 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 65-67 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 181 yd | |
| Under One Kitchen | 101 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 229 yd | |
| Urban Social | BAYSWATER STATION, QUEENSWAY | 628 yd | |
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 101 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 221 yd | |
| Tesco | 114-120 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 262 yd | |
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 309 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 238 yd | |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 244 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 589 yd | |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 627 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 666 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 996 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.