Overview of W2 5LU

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Kildare Gardens is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W2 5LU is located in the Bayswater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kildare Gardens, London, W2 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W2 5JS, W2 5SE, W2 5NT, W2 5AJ, W2 5SB, W2 5LT, W2 5JR, W2 5SA, W2 5LX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W2 5LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.8%50.6%-1.2% 51.0% -0.4%
Male48.2%49.4%1.2% 49.0% 0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single46.7%35.8%-10.9% 37.9% -2.1%
Married: Opposite sex42.2%49.8%7.6% 44.2% 5.6%
Married: Same sex0.7%1.6%0.9% 0.3% 1.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated2.9%1.6%-1.3% 2.2% -0.6%
Divorced6.5%5.1%-1.4% 9.1% -4.0%
Widowed1%5.4%4.4% 6.1% -0.7%

Health

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 (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health63.6%66.3%2.7% 48.4% 17.9%
Good health28.8%22%-6.8% 33.6% -11.6%
Fair health6.3%6.1%-0.2% 12.7% -6.6%
Bad health0.8%4.9%4.1% 4.0% 0.9%
Very bad health0.5%0.6%0.1% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 W2 5LU this area, 6.3% 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 73.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications4.9%6.3%1.4% 18.2% -11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.6%1.2%-1.4% 9.6% -8.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels6.5%7.8%1.3% 13.4% -5.6%
Apprenticeship1%0%-1.0% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.5%10.6%2.1% 16.9% -6.3%
Degree or Similar67.6%73.7%6.1% 33.8% 39.9%
Other8.8%0.4%-8.4% 2.8% -2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.6%1.6% 1.1% 0.5%
Chinese1.1%1.6%0.5% 0.7% 0.9%
Indian3.6%4.9%1.3% 3.1% 1.8%
Other Asian2.5%2%-0.5% 1.6% 0.4%
Black African1.4%0.7%-0.7% 2.5% -1.8%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.8%0.7%-0.1% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.9%2.9%1.0% 0.9% 2.0%
Mixed Other3%1%-2.0% 0.8% 0.2%
White78.4%75.8%-2.6% 81.4% -5.6%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab4.1%5.6%1.5% 0.6% 5.0%
Other3%1.6%-1.4% 1.6% 0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 52.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.5%52.9%-4.6% 83.2% -30.3%
European Union15.3%19.8%4.5% 6.1% 13.7%
Rest of Europe1.1%2.6%1.5% 0.8% 1.8%
Africa4.9%5.5%0.6% 2.7% 2.8%
Middle East and Asia10.1%10.1%0.0% 5.6% 4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean7.7%8.8%1.1% 1.3% 7.5%
Oceania3.3%0.3%-3.0% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK55.3%52.9%-2.4% 83.2% -30.3%
10+ Years5.5%33.8%28.3% 9.8% 24.0%
5-10 Years8.8%3.9%-4.9% 2.9% 1.0%
2-5 Years7.9%6.5%-1.4% 2.2% 4.3%
Less than 2 years22.5%2.9%-19.6% 1.9% 1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.9% 76.7% -2.8%
Ireland1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
France5.6% 0.3% 5.3%
Germany2% 0.2% 1.8%
Italy1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain2.6% 0.4% 2.2%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries2.6% 1.5% 1.1%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia2% 1.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Central and South America1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held1.3% 13.5% -12.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.3% 37.2% -6.9%
Christian46.3% 46.2% 0.1%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Hindu2% 1.7% 0.3%
Jewish2.6% 0.5% 2.1%
Muslim8.8% 6.5% 2.3%
Sikh1% 0.9% 0.1%
Not answered7.8% 6.0% 1.8%

Safety

Is Kildare Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kildare Gardens was 162.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Bayswater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Kildare Gardens has the 24th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater and the 265th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£68,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W2 5LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kildare Gardens are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kildare Gardens, London, W2 5LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for W2 5LU

Average Price
£2,713,938
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£5,730,179
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,012,245
Other
£1,980,104

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kildare Gardens

Average Price
£2,978,824
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£4,826,723
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£809,184
Other
£1,856,951

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kildare GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12C Kildare Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£680,0002023-11-17 £603,834
12D Kildare Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£567,0002022-06-24 £469,347
14 Kildare Gardens, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£4,500,0002021-10-08 £3,705,032
22 Kildare Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£5,700,0002021-02-16 £5,707,170
20 Kildare Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£4,000,0002019-10-30 £4,256,684
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W2 5LU

Employment

W2 5LU 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 5LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5LU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee91
Self-Employed47
Retired45
Student (economically inactive)19
Part-Time Employee14
Looking after home or family11
Other9
Unemployed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities43
Financial and insurance activities39
Information and communication29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Other15
Education13
Administrative and support service activities12
Human health and social work activities11
Real estate activities10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Manufacturing7
Construction5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 950 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne Children's Centre
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 1,034 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 1,470 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
2out of 4 1,563 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 1,636 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH
3out of 4 281 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR
3out of 4 287 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary
19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR
3out of 4 596 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Edward Wilson Primary School
Senior Street , W2 5TL
3out of 4 671 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Colville Primary School
Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF
4out of 4 697 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
4out of 4 516 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR
4out of 4 1,054 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 1,359 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 1,554 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL
3out of 4 1,587 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 1,572 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 1,650 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 3,371 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 3,754 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 4,955 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 1,986 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 2,669 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
College Park School
Garway Road , W2 4PH
3out of 4 316 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wetherby Preparatory School
48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA
- not rated 445 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Pembridge Hall School
018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH
- not rated 649 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Wetherby School
11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED
- not rated 684 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Kensington Park School
40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT
- not rated 777 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Farmacy74-76 WESTBOURNE GROVE98 yd
Swirkies62A WESTBOURNE GROVE115 yd
YoglandGROUND FLOOR EAST AND FIRST FLOOR REAR, 58 WESTBOURNE GROVE116 yd
Verderame Ristorante ItalianoBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 84 WESTBOURNE GROVE119 yd
Pawsitive Cafe52 WESTBOURNE GROVE120 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Princess Royal47 HEREFORD ROAD150 yd
The Hayden Pub & Rooms65 WESTBOURNE GROVE173 yd
The Cock & Bottle17 NEEDHAM ROAD365 yd
Silver Hill125-127 WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD434 yd
The Globe103 Talbot Road, LONDON571 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sushishop72 WESTBOURNE GROVE109 yd
Salwa London33 WESTBOURNE GROVE260 yd
Tavernaki Grill2 WESTBOURNE GROVE326 yd
Pizza Gogo218 QUEENSWAY361 yd
Grab Burger29-31 PORCHESTER ROAD361 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sWHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE125 yd
Sainsbury's169 QUEENSWAY349 yd
WaitroseTHE COLONNADES, 38 PORCHESTER ROAD424 yd
Tesco138-142 QUEENSWAY483 yd
Basma270 HARROW ROAD561 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Porchester Centre
QUEENSWAY
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool321 yd
Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed)
Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway
health and fitness suite383 yd
Pure Gym (Bayswater)
MOSCOW PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool452 yd
Harbour Club (Notting Hill)
ALFRED ROAD
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool537 yd
Academy Sport
HARROW ROAD
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts579 yd
Bodyworks West At Lambton Place
LAMBTON PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool594 yd
Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall)
ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD
653 yd
Warwick Community Centre
HARROW ROAD
676 yd
Queens London
QUEENSWAY
ice rinks783 yd
Southbank International School
36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD
809 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed145 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed328.05 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed328.05 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed26.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.9 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.