Palace Gardens Terrace is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 4RS 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 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 4RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 4RA, W8 4RU, W8 4RZ, W8 4ED, W8 4EB, W8 4BN, W8 4SB, W8 4AN, W8 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 4RS is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 45.6% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 54.4% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 40.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 49.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (96.3%) 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 | 74.2% | 74.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 25.9% |
| Good health | 19.9% | 22% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -10.3% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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.
In the area around W8 4RS this area, 5.9% 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 73.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.2% | 73.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 39.7% |
| Other | 14.7% | 2.8% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 73.6% | 77.6% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 43% 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 | 48.8% | 43% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 17.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 19.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 11.3% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.6% 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 | 46.3% | 42.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 24.6% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 7.4% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 12.8% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central Asia | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palace Gardens Terrace was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Campden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palace Gardens Terrace has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Campden and the 7th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,000,000 | 2023-07-21 | £6,673,171 |
| 86 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,500,000 | 2023-05-02 | £7,252,994 |
| 84 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,450,000 | 2021-03-31 | £8,440,129 |
| Flat 2 102 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2020-09-11 | £1,158,475 |
| 92 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £10,750,000 | 2015-06-22 | £10,167,312 |
W8 4RS 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.
W8 4RS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,449 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 | 2,539 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 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Primary School Hallfield Estate , W2 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield Infants' School Porchester Gardens , W2 6JJ | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 1,128 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 , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,487 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 | 3,151 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 | 2,137 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 | 2,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,172 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 | 2,431 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 | 259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 18 Pembridge Square , W2 4EH | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 454 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kensington Park School 40-44 Bark Place , Bayswater W2 4AT | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shed | 122-124 Palace Gardens Terrace, LONDON | 110 yd | |
| Clarke's | 122-124 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 145 yd | |
| Lift Coffee | Ground Floor, 133 Kensington Church Street | 154 yd | |
| The Kensington Wine Rooms | 127-129 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 156 yd | |
| Pame Greek | 135 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mall Tavern | Public House, 71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace | 58 yd | |
| Old Swan | Public House, 206 Kensington Church Street | 178 yd | |
| Churchill Arms | PUBLIC HOUSE, 119 Kensington Church Street | 199 yd | |
| Notting Hill Arts Club | 19-21 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 200 yd | |
| The Champion | Public House 1 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Grill Kebabs | 40B Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 232 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 65-67 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 283 yd | |
| Under One Kitchen | 101 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 345 yd | |
| KTV Poke | 44 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 425 yd | |
| Triple Hot Spicy | GROUND FLOOR, QUEENSWAY MARKET, 23-25 QUEENSWAY | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 281 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 396 yd | |
| Tesco | 114-120 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 431 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61-65 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 448 yd | |
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 324 yd | |
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 542 yd | |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 570 yd |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 884 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.