Vicarage Gate is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 4AQ 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 Vicarage Gate, London, W8 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 4HH, W8 4AG, W8 4RP, W8 4RN, W8 4HL, W8 4HD, W8 4HE, W8 4HF, W8 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 4AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.5% | 54.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 33% | 37.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 50% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 64.6% | 66.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 24% | 26.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 4.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around W8 4AQ this area, 7.3% 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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 66% | 65.4% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.2% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 76.9% | 69.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 43.8% 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 | 49.8% | 43.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| European Union | 17% | 18.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 16.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.4% 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 | 48.5% | 43.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 16.2% | 27.4% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 8.5% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Gate was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Campden average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Vicarage Gate has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Campden and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.3%.

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 1 Vicarage Gate House Vicarage Gate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,900,000 | 2023-01-23 | £4,434,500 |
| Flat 9 Vicarage Gate House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £10,300,000 | 2022-01-28 | £9,201,876 |
| Apartment 1 13 Vicarage Gate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,000,000 | 2021-11-11 | £3,383,178 |
| Flat 15 Vicarage Gate House Vicarage Gate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £835,000 | 2019-11-18 | £861,659 |
| Flat 7 Vicarage Gate House Vicarage Gate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £12,600,000 | 2018-05-09 | £11,612,016 |
W8 4AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W8 4AQ 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,258 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 | 2,780 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 | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community 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 | 612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,338 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 | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,751 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 | 2,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,188 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 | 293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandrie | 38C Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 150 yd | |
| La Caffettiera | 40A Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 150 yd | |
| La Fortuna | 32 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 158 yd | |
| Candella | 34 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 158 yd | |
| Jumo | 32B Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant & Castle | Public House, 40-42 Holland Street | 268 yd | |
| Churchill Arms | PUBLIC HOUSE, 119 Kensington Church Street | 283 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Public House, 8 Kensington Church Street | 327 yd | |
| The Mall Tavern | Public House, 71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace | 380 yd | |
| The Goat Tavern | PUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTV Poke | 44 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 159 yd | |
| Banh Me | 62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 346 yd | |
| High Spirit | 62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 346 yd | |
| Stick and Bowl | 31 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 467 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 61-65 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 195 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 472 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 554 yd | |
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 594 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 580 yd | |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 751 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 845 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 | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 328.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 311.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.