Humbolt Road is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W6 8QJ is located in the Fulham Reach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Humbolt Road, London, W6 8QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W6 8QQ, W6 8QG, W6 8QF, W6 8NR, W6 8QH, W6 8NQ, W6 8LZ, W6 8NG, W6 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W6 8QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 W6 8QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% 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 | 59.6% | 65% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 19.8% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (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 | 51.8% | 58.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 10.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 59.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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 | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 71.9% | 65.6% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 58.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 58.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 18.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 59% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 21.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 5.2% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Humbolt Road was 104.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% lower than the Fulham Reach average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Humbolt Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Fulham Reach and the 250th highest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Humbolt Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2024-09-26 | £1,419,775 |
| 78 Humbolt Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2022-09-07 | £781,911 |
| Ground Floor Flat 68 Humbolt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-01-31 | £581,512 |
| 76A Humbolt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2020-07-15 | £659,556 |
| Ground Floor Flat 68 Humbolt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2017-10-11 | £574,307 |
W6 8QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 W6 8QJ 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Disbrowe Road , W6 8QE | - not rated | 165 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Disbrowe Road , W6 8QE | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Lillie Primary School Lillie Road , SW6 7LN | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Estcourt Road , Fulham SW6 7HB | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Junior School Estcourt Road , SW6 7HB | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,625 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 5,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , SW6 6BP | - not rated | 429 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's School St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | - not rated | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham College Boys' School Kingwood Road , Fulham Palace Road SW6 6SN | - not rated | 864 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Academy Kingwood Road , Fulham Palace Road SW6 6SN | 3out of 4 | 864 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 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG West London Tasso Baptist Church , 138 Greyhound Road W6 8NS | - not rated | 185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London 200 Greyhound Road , W14 9RY | - not rated | 269 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Prep School Ltd 200 Greyhound Road , London W14 9SD | - not rated | 269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holborn College 200 Greyhound Road , W14 9RY | - not rated | 269 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynholm School 324 Lillie Road , Fulham SW6 7PP | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Catering - Virgin Active Fulham | Fulham Pools, Lillie Road | 262 yd | |
| The Queens Club | Palliser Road, London | 281 yd | |
| Yasmin Restaurant | 308 Munster Road, London | 303 yd | |
| Mil Kitchen | 316 Munster Road, London | 306 yd | |
| Fulham Cross Cafe | 310 Munster Road, London | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colton Arms | 187 Greyhound Road, London | 272 yd | |
| The Bedford Arms | 204 Dawes Road, London | 438 yd | |
| The Captain Cook | The Wilton Arms, 203 - 205 Dawes Road | 452 yd | |
| The Wine Rack | 52 Greyhound Road, London | 514 yd | |
| The Curtains Up | 28A Comeragh Road, London | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Seas | 312 Munster Road, London | 306 yd | |
| Tacos MX | 337 Lillie Road, London | 312 yd | |
| China Panda | 355A Lillie Road, London | 340 yd | |
| St Andrew's Church Homeless Project | St Andrew's Church, Greyhound Road | 375 yd | |
| KishmishGo | 10 Greyhound Road, London | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Chancery, 314 - 316 Lillie Road | 244 yd | |
| Co-op | 227 - 233 Munster Road, London | 503 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 201 - 207 Fulham Palace Road, London | 589 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 21 Sherbrooke Road, London | 601 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 179 - 183 Fulham Palace Road, London | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Pools LILLIE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 225 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Fulham Pools) LILLIE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 225 yd |
| The Queen'S Club PALLISER ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 275 yd |
| Lillie Road Fitness Centre LILLIE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School MUNSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 426 yd |
| Lillie Road Recreation Ground LILLIE ROAD RECREATION GROUND LILLIE ROAD RECREATION GROUND LILLIE ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Charing Cross Sports Club ASPENLEA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Imperial College (Charing Cross Campus) THE REYNOLDS BUILDING THE REYNOLDS BUILDING ST. DUNSTANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| The Brunswick Club For Young People HALDANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 735 yd |
| Easygym (London Fulham) 252-258 252-258 North End Road | health and fitness suite | 751 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.