Overview of W8 5BB

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Palace Place Mansions is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5BB is located in the Queen's Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Palace Place Mansions, London, W8 5BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W8 5BA, W8 5BD, W8 5EH, W8 5ED, W8 5EB, W8 5EA, W8 5BE, W8 5DB, W8 5NP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5BB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.6%56.8%2.2% 51.0% 5.8%
Male45.4%43.2%-2.2% 49.0% -5.8%

Partnership Status

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 W8 5BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single41.6%58.2%16.6% 37.9% 20.3%
Married: Opposite sex47.5%30.8%-16.7% 44.2% -13.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated2%6.7%4.7% 2.2% 4.5%
Divorced4%3.4%-0.6% 9.1% -5.7%
Widowed5%0.5%-4.5% 6.1% -5.6%

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 (90.6%) 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 health61.6%63.1%1.5% 48.4% 14.7%
Good health26.4%27.5%1.1% 33.6% -6.1%
Fair health9.7%9%-0.7% 12.7% -3.7%
Bad health1.4%0.5%-0.9% 4.0% -3.5%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

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 56%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.9%15%9.1% 18.2% -3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3%0%-3.0% 9.6% -9.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.9%9.2%3.3% 13.4% -4.2%
Apprenticeship0%0.5%0.5% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels5.9%15.9%10.0% 16.9% -1.0%
Degree or Similar58.9%56%-2.9% 33.8% 22.2%
Other20.3%3.4%-16.9% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese6%2.7%-3.3% 0.7% 2.0%
Indian4.2%3.2%-1.0% 3.1% 0.1%
Pakistani2.8%1.4%-1.4% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian5.1%5%-0.1% 1.6% 3.4%
Black African1.9%0.9%-1.0% 2.5% -1.6%
Black Caribbean1.9%0.9%-1.0% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0.9%0%-0.9% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.9%-0.5% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.4%1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other2.3%0.9%-1.4% 0.8% 0.1%
White63.4%73.6%10.2% 81.4% -7.8%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab6%2.7%-3.3% 0.6% 2.1%
Other4.2%5.9%1.7% 1.6% 4.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 21.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom26.9%21.3%-5.6% 83.2% -61.9%
European Union14.4%37.6%23.2% 6.1% 31.5%
Rest of Europe11.1%9%-2.1% 0.8% 8.2%
Africa6.9%2.3%-4.6% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia17.1%12.2%-4.9% 5.6% 6.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean22.2%14%-8.2% 1.3% 12.7%
Oceania1.4%3.6%2.2% 0.3% 3.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 21.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK26.4%21.3%-5.1% 83.2% -61.9%
10+ Years24.1%33.5%9.4% 9.8% 23.7%
5-10 Years15.7%18.1%2.4% 2.9% 15.2%
2-5 Years16.2%3.6%-12.6% 2.2% 1.4%
Less than 2 years17.6%23.5%5.9% 1.9% 21.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom45.7% 76.7% -31.0%
France4.5% 0.3% 4.2%
Germany3.1% 0.2% 2.9%
Italy5.8% 0.6% 5.2%
Spain2.2% 0.4% 1.8%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania2.2% 0.9% 1.3%
Other EU countries2.7% 1.5% 1.2%
Other Europe2.7% 0.2% 2.5%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Eastern Asia4.5% 0.3% 4.2%
Southern Asia9.9% 1.2% 8.7%
South-East Asia0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
North America and the Caribbean9.9% 0.3% 9.6%
Central and South America1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Oceania2.2% 0.1% 2.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion20.8% 37.2% -16.4%
Christian54.3% 46.2% 8.1%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Hindu0.9% 1.7% -0.8%
Jewish2.7% 0.5% 2.2%
Muslim3.6% 6.5% -2.9%
Other religion0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Not answered15.8% 6.0% 9.8%

Safety

Is Palace Place Mansions Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palace Place Mansions was 148.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Palace Place Mansions has the 44th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 245th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.



🔎 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. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£90,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W8 5BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Palace Place Mansions are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Palace Place Mansions, London, W8 5BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for W8 5BB

Average Price
£1,497,477
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,497,477
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Palace Place Mansions

Average Price
£1,489,409
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,489,409
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Palace Place MansionsStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 15 Palace Place Mansions, 36 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,885,0002023-01-25 £1,705,925
Flat 13 Palace Place Mansions, 36 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,510,0002022-03-10 £1,289,198
Flat 14 Palace Place Mansions, 36 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,250,0002021-05-14 £1,236,339
Flat 11 Palace Place Mansions, 36 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,800,0002019-09-13 £1,796,031
Flat 9 Palace Place Mansions, 36 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,360,0002016-12-01 £1,201,953
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W8 5BB

Employment

W8 5BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5BB 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 Employee57
Student (economically inactive)52
Retired27
Other25
Self-Employed24
Part-Time Employee12
Looking after home or family8
Unemployed1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities34
Professional, scientific and technical activities27
Education10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Other9
Information and communication8
Accommodation and food service activities5
Real estate activities4
Human health and social work activities4
Administrative and support service activities3
Manufacturing3
Construction2
Transport and storage2
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

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 2,018 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,117 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,469 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne Children's Centre
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,537 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,631 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP
3out of 4 113 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Fox Primary School
Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP
4out of 4 769 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ
4out of 4 810 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Kensington Primary Academy
205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU
4out of 4 1,362 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ
4out of 4 1,434 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 838 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,599 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,796 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
4out of 4 2,262 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 2,272 yd Free schools No Boys More About School

16 plus

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 2,167 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,550 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,608 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 2,960 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,515 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No 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 2,821 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,575 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashbourne Independent School
17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL
- not rated 111 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 468 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hawkesdown House School
27 Edge Street , Kensington W8 7PN
- not rated 733 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU
- not rated 935 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ
- not rated 971 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable 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
ZuayaBasement And Ground Floor Brasenose House, 35 Kensington High Street30 yd
Prezzo35A Kensington High Street, LONDON30 yd
Flat Iron9 Young Street, LONDON33 yd
Como Garden37-39 Kensington High Street, LONDON39 yd
Cote Brasserie47 Kensington Court, LONDON63 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Goat TavernPUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street73 yd
Greyhound Public HousePublic House, 1 Kensington Square120 yd
Prince Of WalesPublic House, 8 Kensington Church Street171 yd
Elephant & CastlePublic House, 40-42 Holland Street328 yd
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road502 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Stick and Bowl31 Kensington High Street, LONDON73 yd
Genji Inc63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON118 yd
Banh Me62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON146 yd
High Spirit62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON146 yd
Mai Sushi113 Kensington High Street, LONDON222 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Whole Foods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON118 yd
Marks & Spencer113 Kensington High Street, LONDON222 yd
Sainsbury's61-65 Kensington Church Street, LONDON438 yd
La Mart168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON552 yd
Wilko172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON634 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club)
17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool110 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite151 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite225 yd
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite331 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool467 yd
Club Kensington (Closed)
201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street
health and fitness suite606 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
695 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite728 yd
Core Collective
PHILLIMORE WALK
759 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool791 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 speed129.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed140.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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