Ossington Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W2 4LY 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 Ossington Street, London, W2 4LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W2 4LS, W2 4JN, W2 4EL, W2 4HU, W2 4HZ, W2 4JW, W2 4JL, W2 4WA, W2 4LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W2 4LY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 43.3% | 47.9% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 56.7% | 52.1% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 4LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.3% 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 | 62.5% | 61.3% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 19.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 14.7% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 63% | 58.6% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 10.7% | 6.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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 67.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 67.3% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 33.5% |
| Other | 14.6% | 0.6% | -14.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 77.4% | 74.1% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 35.3% 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 | 38.5% | 35.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -47.9% |
| European Union | 28.8% | 32.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 26.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.9% | 18.8% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 17.5% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.9% 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 | 35.1% | 35.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -47.7% |
| 10+ Years | 21.2% | 18.9% | -2.3% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 21.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.3% | 76.7% | -39.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 18.3% | 1.5% | 16.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Central and South America | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 7.7% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ossington Street was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ossington Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 55 Ossington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-12-13 | £523,324 |
| Third Floor Flat 49 Ossington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £905,500 | 2024-06-24 | £784,767 |
| 55A Ossington Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-14 | £219,139 |
| Flat 4 39 Ossington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2024-02-23 | £997,819 |
| Little Ossington House Ossington Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,973,000 | 2024-02-22 | £1,838,332 |
W2 4LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
W2 4LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W2 4LY 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,469 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 | 2,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,147 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 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | 3out of 4 | 880 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 | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,870 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 | 1,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 5,010 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 | 2,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 78 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guillam Coffee House | 31 ST PETERSBURGH PLACE | 152 yd | |
| Diana Restaurant | Basement and Ground Floor 6 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 164 yd | |
| Gourmet House Caviar & Deli | 10 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 189 yd | |
| De Amicis | 14 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 197 yd | |
| Mawi Cafe | 24A Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 164 yd | |
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 301 yd | |
| Old Swan | Public House, 206 Kensington Church Street | 345 yd | |
| The Mall Tavern | Public House, 71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace | 394 yd | |
| Sun in Splendour | PUBLIC HOUSE, 7 Portobello Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Grill Kebabs | 40B Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 256 yd | |
| Urban Social | BAYSWATER STATION, QUEENSWAY | 386 yd | |
| Barry's | 7A QUEENSWAY | 409 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 65-67 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 410 yd | |
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 328 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | QUEENS HOUSE, 73-77 QUEENSWAY | 389 yd | |
| Tesco Bayswater Express | 62-64 QUEENSWAY | 437 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 416 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 445 yd | |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 479 yd | |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 668 yd | |
| Porchester Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 975 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 | 96.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.5% |
| 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 | 3.5% |
| Median download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 281.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 281.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.