Overview of W8 5BE

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

Nearby postcodes are: W8 5BD, W8 5BG, W8 5DS, W8 5DT, W8 5DU, W8 5BQ, W8 5EP, W8 5BB, W8 5ES.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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)
Female51.4%53.9%2.5% 51.0% 2.9%
Male48.6%46.1%-2.5% 49.0% -2.9%

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 vicinity of W8 5BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.6%23%-5.6% 37.9% -14.9%
Married: Opposite sex54.2%53.2%-1.0% 44.2% 9.0%
Married: Same sex2.1%2.9%0.8% 0.3% 2.6%
Separated3.1%5%1.9% 2.2% 2.8%
Divorced7.3%10.8%3.5% 9.1% 1.7%
Widowed4.7%5%0.3% 6.1% -1.1%

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 (91.7%) 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 health61.8%70%8.2% 48.4% 21.6%
Good health31.9%21.7%-10.2% 33.6% -11.9%
Fair health5.2%7.2%2.0% 12.7% -5.5%
Bad health0.4%0.6%0.2% 4.0% -3.4%
Very bad health0.8%0.6%-0.2% 1.2% -0.6%

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.

In the area around W8 5BE this area, 8% 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 73.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.3%8%1.7% 18.2% -10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.2%0.7%-4.5% 9.6% -8.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.3%5.1%-3.2% 13.4% -8.3%
Apprenticeship0.5%2.2%1.7% 5.3% -3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels5.2%8%2.8% 16.9% -8.9%
Degree or Similar59.9%73.7%13.8% 33.8% 39.9%
Other14.6%2.2%-12.4% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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)
Bangladeshi0.4%0%-0.4% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.8%2.2%1.4% 0.7% 1.5%
Indian2%5.6%3.6% 3.1% 2.5%
Pakistani0%0.6%0.6% 2.7% -2.1%
Other Asian4.8%6.2%1.4% 1.6% 4.6%
Black African1.6%1.7%0.1% 2.5% -0.8%
Black Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 1.0% 0.1%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian2.4%1.7%-0.7% 0.8% 0.9%
Mixed White and African0.8%1.7%0.9% 0.4% 1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%0.6%-0.2% 0.8% -0.2%
White80.1%69.1%-11.0% 81.4% -12.3%
Roma0%1.7%1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Arab6%5.6%-0.4% 0.6% 5.0%
Other0.4%1.7%1.3% 1.6% 0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 34.1% 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 Kingdom44.2%34.1%-10.1% 83.2% -49.1%
European Union22.3%24%1.7% 6.1% 17.9%
Rest of Europe3.2%6.7%3.5% 0.8% 5.9%
Africa8%6.1%-1.9% 2.7% 3.4%
Middle East and Asia10%17.9%7.9% 5.6% 12.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean8.8%10.6%1.8% 1.3% 9.3%
Oceania3.6%0.6%-3.0% 0.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK41.4%33.7%-7.7% 83.2% -49.5%
10+ Years6.8%40.9%34.1% 9.8% 31.1%
5-10 Years13.5%7.2%-6.3% 2.9% 4.3%
2-5 Years8.8%9.4%0.6% 2.2% 7.2%
Less than 2 years29.5%8.8%-20.7% 1.9% 6.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.7% 76.7% -15.0%
Ireland2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
France5% 0.3% 4.7%
Germany3.9% 0.2% 3.7%
Italy3.9% 0.6% 3.3%
Spain5% 0.4% 4.6%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Turkey0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Other Europe1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
North Africa0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Eastern Asia5% 0.3% 4.7%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean5% 0.3% 4.7%
Central and South America1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
No passport held0.6% 13.5% -12.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.9% 37.2% -13.3%
Christian53.3% 46.2% 7.1%
Buddhist2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Hindu5% 1.7% 3.3%
Jewish1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Muslim6.7% 6.5% 0.2%
Not answered7.2% 6.0% 1.2%

Safety

Is Kensington Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Court was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Kensington Court has the 20th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 96th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.



🔎 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 5BE, 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 5BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for W8 5BE

Average Price
£1,985,989
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,985,989
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 10 Kent House, 34 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,400,0002023-06-13 £1,224,155
Flat 10 Kent House, 34 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£900,0002022-02-25 £804,047
Flat 15 Kent House, 34 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£4,250,0002021-09-27 £3,434,152
Flat 16 Kent House, 34 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£4,250,0002021-09-27 £3,434,152
Flat 9 Kent House, 34 Kensington Court, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,725,0002019-12-18 £1,704,285
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W8 5BE

Employment

W8 5BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 5BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee40
Self-Employed31
Retired22
Part-Time Employee14
Student (economically inactive)9
Looking after home or family6
Other5
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities34
Other18
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles11
Education10
Human health and social work activities10
Information and communication7
Manufacturing4
Administrative and support service activities4
Real estate activities4
Construction2
Transport and storage2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Accommodation and food service activities1
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 2,072 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,095 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,540 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,563 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne Children's Centre
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,608 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 4 141 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 4 780 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Fox Primary School
Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP
4out of 4 838 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 1,343 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 1,366 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 4 884 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,630 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,749 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 2,325 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
4out of 4 2,332 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed 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 2,145 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,525 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,660 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 3,028 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,490 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 2,866 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,632 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 144 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 397 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hawkesdown House School
27 Edge Street , Kensington W8 7PN
- not rated 802 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU
- not rated 908 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ
- not rated 937 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
Grato Italian Restaurant9 Kensington Square, LONDON58 yd
Flat Iron9 Young Street, LONDON80 yd
Montparnasse Cafe22 Thackeray Street, LONDON85 yd
Locanda Ottoemezzo2-4 Thackeray Street, LONDON85 yd
Entree Bakery10 Kensington Square, LONDON86 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Greyhound Public HousePublic House, 1 Kensington Square58 yd
The Goat TavernPUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street112 yd
Prince Of WalesPublic House, 8 Kensington Church Street234 yd
Elephant & CastlePublic House, 40-42 Holland Street386 yd
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road444 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Stick and Bowl31 Kensington High Street, LONDON112 yd
Genji Inc63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON137 yd
Banh Me62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON209 yd
High Spirit62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON209 yd
Mai Sushi113 Kensington High Street, LONDON212 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Whole Foods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON137 yd
Marks & Spencer113 Kensington High Street, LONDON212 yd
Sainsbury's61-65 Kensington Church Street, LONDON501 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 pool182 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite211 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite227 yd
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite316 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool413 yd
Club Kensington (Closed)
201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street
health and fitness suite597 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
645 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite679 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool718 yd
Core Collective
PHILLIMORE WALK
757 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 speed78.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed90.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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