Brunswick Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 4AL is located in the Campden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunswick Gardens, London, W8 4AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 4AP, W8 4SB, W8 4SA, W8 4AN, W8 4AJ, W8 4BU, W8 4AS, W8 4RR, W8 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 4AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 45.3% | 52.4% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 54.7% | 47.6% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 36.8% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 51% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 64.1% | 69.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 21.3% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 18.9% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -14.7% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 W8 4AL this area, 4.5% 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 76.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.2% | 76.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 43.0% |
| Other | 11.3% | 0% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 79.2% | 79.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 45.3% | 51.9% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 20.8% | 21.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 6.5% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.1% | 13.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.7% | 52.5% | 9.8% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 23% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.1% | 8.2% | -7.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 12.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 3.8% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 67% | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunswick Gardens was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% lower than the Campden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brunswick Gardens has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Campden and the 209th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% 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 4 30 Brunswick Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2025-08-08 | £760,833 |
| 40C Brunswick Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2023-12-06 | £2,088,608 |
| 24A Brunswick Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2020-03-20 | £1,197,447 |
| 32 Brunswick Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £7,802,000 | 2019-03-01 | £8,046,695 |
| 26C Brunswick Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-06-29 | £837,563 |
W8 4AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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.
W8 4AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 W8 4AL 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 | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 48 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Infants' School Porchester Gardens , W2 6JJ | - not rated | 1,059 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 | 1,137 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 , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,363 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 | 2,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkesdown House School 27 Edge Street , Kensington W8 7PN | - not rated | 251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne College 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 538 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 18 Pembridge Square , W2 4EH | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke's | 122-124 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 105 yd | |
| Blend Juice & Coffee Bar | 101 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 108 yd | |
| Churchill Thai Kitchen | PUBLIC HOUSE, 119 Kensington Church Street | 112 yd | |
| Sally Clarke Shop | 121-121A Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 142 yd | |
| Lift Coffee | Ground Floor, 133 Kensington Church Street | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Arms | PUBLIC HOUSE, 119 Kensington Church Street | 112 yd | |
| The Mall Tavern | Public House, 71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace | 208 yd | |
| Old Swan | Public House, 206 Kensington Church Street | 313 yd | |
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 348 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle | Public House, 40-42 Holland Street | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTV Poke | 44 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 252 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 65-67 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 382 yd | |
| Notting Hill Grill Kebabs | 40B Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 390 yd | |
| Under One Kitchen | 101 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 422 yd | |
| Banh Me | 62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 61-65 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 274 yd | |
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 411 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 481 yd | |
| Tesco | 114-120 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 506 yd | |
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 394 yd | |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 658 yd | |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 703 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 864 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.