Overview of W8 5BD

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Kensington Court is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5BD 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 Kensington Court, London, W8 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W8 5BB, W8 5BE, W8 5EH, W8 5BA, W8 5DS, W8 5DT, W8 5DU, W8 5BG, W8 5EB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female55.2%55.9%0.7% 51.0% 4.9%
Male44.8%44.1%-0.7% 49.0% -4.9%

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 5BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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)
Single68.4%52.6%-15.8% 37.9% 14.7%
Married: Opposite sex22.5%30.1%7.6% 44.2% -14.1%
Married: Same sex0%1%1.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Separated1.6%9.6%8.0% 2.2% 7.4%
Divorced4.7%4.3%-0.4% 9.1% -4.8%
Widowed2.8%1.4%-1.4% 6.1% -4.7%

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 (88.7%) 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 health50.5%62.3%11.8% 48.4% 13.9%
Good health31.8%26.4%-5.4% 33.6% -7.2%
Fair health9.7%9.1%-0.6% 12.7% -3.6%
Bad health6.5%2.3%-4.2% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health1.4%0%-1.4% 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 55.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.7%13%6.3% 18.2% -5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.1%2.4%-2.7% 9.6% -7.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.1%4.8%-4.3% 13.4% -8.6%
Apprenticeship0.4%1%0.6% 5.3% -4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels40.3%18.8%-21.5% 16.9% 1.9%
Degree or Similar30%55.8%25.8% 33.8% 22.0%
Other8.3%4.3%-4.0% 2.8% 1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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)
Bangladeshi2.2%0%-2.2% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.4%3.6%2.2% 0.7% 2.9%
Indian0.4%0.9%0.5% 3.1% -2.2%
Pakistani0.7%2.3%1.6% 2.7% -0.4%
Other Asian3.6%3.2%-0.4% 1.6% 1.6%
Black African1.8%0%-1.8% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.5%0.1% 1.0% -0.5%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian3.2%0%-3.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
White80.5%73.2%-7.3% 81.4% -8.2%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab3.6%0.5%-3.1% 0.6% -0.1%
Other0.7%14.1%13.4% 1.6% 12.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 20.9% 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 Kingdom59.2%20.9%-38.3% 83.2% -62.3%
European Union14.8%42.7%27.9% 6.1% 36.6%
Rest of Europe2.5%14.5%12.0% 0.8% 13.7%
Africa3.2%0.5%-2.7% 2.7% -2.2%
Middle East and Asia8.7%9.5%0.8% 5.6% 3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean9.4%10.5%1.1% 1.3% 9.2%
Oceania2.2%1.4%-0.8% 0.3% 1.1%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 20.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK56.7%20.8%-35.9% 83.2% -62.4%
10+ Years6.1%38.9%32.8% 9.8% 29.1%
5-10 Years6.9%25.3%18.4% 2.9% 22.4%
2-5 Years7.6%6.3%-1.3% 2.2% 4.1%
Less than 2 years22.7%8.6%-14.1% 1.9% 6.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom46.4% 76.7% -30.3%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy6.8% 0.6% 6.2%
Spain1.4% 0.4% 1.0%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Romania2.7% 0.9% 1.8%
Other EU countries10.5% 1.5% 9.0%
Turkey1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
Other Europe5% 0.2% 4.8%
Middle East2.7% 0.1% 2.6%
Eastern Asia3.6% 0.3% 3.3%
Southern Asia2.7% 1.2% 1.5%
South-East Asia0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Central Asia0.9% 0.0% 0.9%
North America and the Caribbean7.3% 0.3% 7.0%
Central and South America1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Oceania0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
No passport held2.3% 13.5% -11.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion10.5% 37.2% -26.7%
Christian60% 46.2% 13.8%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu0.9% 1.7% -0.8%
Jewish0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Muslim3.6% 6.5% -2.9%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered22.3% 6.0% 16.3%

Safety

Is Kensington Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Court was 173.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Kensington Court has the 33rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 218th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.0%.



🔎 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 5BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kensington Court are based on 354 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 Kensington Court, London, W8 5BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for W8 5BD

Average Price
£2,153,736
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,153,736
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kensington Court

Average Price
£1,965,239
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£10,262,762
Detached
£17,727,273
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,700,271
Other
£3,024,797

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kensington CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 Kensington House, 35 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£3,350,0002023-10-20 £2,943,447
Flat 14 Kensington House, 35 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,250,0002023-09-28 £1,148,477
Flat 10 Kensington House, 35 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£3,185,0002021-02-04 £3,053,416
Flat 1 Kensington House, 35 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,400,0002017-11-02 £2,139,901
Flat 13 Kensington House, 35 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,940,0002017-06-15 £1,728,051
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W8 5BD

Employment

W8 5BD 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 5BD 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

Student (economically inactive)65
Full-Time Employee53
Retired28
Self-Employed22
Other21
Part-Time Employee10
Looking after home or family7
Unemployed2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Accommodation and food service activities12
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Human health and social work activities8
Other7
Education7
Administrative and support service activities4
Information and communication3
Construction3
Real estate activities2
Manufacturing2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Transport and storage1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1

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 2,044 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,107 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,503 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne Children's Centre
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,571 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,598 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 4 123 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 4 796 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Fox Primary School
Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP
4out of 4 803 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kensington Primary Academy
205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU
4out of 4 1,353 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 1,401 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 4 861 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,615 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,774 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
4out of 4 2,295 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 2,297 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 2,157 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,539 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,632 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 2,993 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,502 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 2,842 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,603 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 121 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 434 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hawkesdown House School
27 Edge Street , Kensington W8 7PN
- not rated 767 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU
- not rated 920 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ
- not rated 954 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
Flat Iron9 Young Street, LONDON49 yd
ZuayaBasement And Ground Floor Brasenose House, 35 Kensington High Street63 yd
Prezzo35A Kensington High Street, LONDON63 yd
Como Garden37-39 Kensington High Street, LONDON74 yd
Cote Brasserie47 Kensington Court, LONDON82 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Goat TavernPUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street86 yd
Greyhound Public HousePublic House, 1 Kensington Square89 yd
Prince Of WalesPublic House, 8 Kensington Church Street201 yd
Elephant & CastlePublic House, 40-42 Holland Street356 yd
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road473 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Stick and Bowl31 Kensington High Street, LONDON86 yd
Genji Inc63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON123 yd
Banh Me62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON176 yd
High Spirit62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON176 yd
Mai Sushi113 Kensington High Street, LONDON216 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Whole Foods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON123 yd
Marks & Spencer113 Kensington High Street, LONDON216 yd
Sainsbury's61-65 Kensington Church Street, LONDON468 yd
La Mart168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON553 yd
Wilko172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON635 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club)
17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool144 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite178 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite224 yd
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite321 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool441 yd
Club Kensington (Closed)
201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street
health and fitness suite602 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
671 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite704 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool756 yd
Core Collective
PHILLIMORE WALK
758 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 speed58.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed59.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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