Ansdell Terrace is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5BY 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 Ansdell Terrace, London, W8 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5BN, W8 5BU, W8 5BL, W8 5BJ, W8 5HA, W8 5BP, W8 5ET, W8 5QH, W8 5BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 54.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 44.9% | 45.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 5BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 35.5% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 53.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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%) 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 | 68.6% | 66.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 29.5% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -9.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 11% | 7.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -12.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.6% | 69.2% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 23.1% | 6.4% | -16.7% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 78.5% | 69.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 36% 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 | 40.5% | 36% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| European Union | 22.3% | 24.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.5% | 7.6% | -5.9% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.5% 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 | 38.7% | 36.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -46.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 30.5% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 14.8% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.8% | 76.7% | -26.9% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 18.9% | 0.3% | 18.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ansdell Terrace was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Ansdell Terrace has the 13th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 19 Ansdell Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2025-03-28 | £516,184 |
| 23 Ansdell Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2021-01-29 | £2,734,542 |
| 17 Ansdell Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2018-01-19 | £1,963,010 |
| 27 Ansdell Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,100,000 | 2014-03-21 | £4,100,000 |
| 19 Ansdell Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2014-01-30 | £641,667 |
W8 5BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5BY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W8 5BY 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 | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 369 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 | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,792 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 | 2,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,818 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 | 3,275 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 | 2,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensington School 24 Kensington Square , W8 5HN | - not rated | 138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashbourne College 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Arms | Public House, 1 Kensington Court Place | 53 yd | |
| Entree Bakery | 10 Kensington Square, LONDON | 83 yd | |
| Montparnasse Cafe | 22 Thackeray Street, LONDON | 87 yd | |
| Locanda Ottoemezzo | 2-4 Thackeray Street, LONDON | 87 yd | |
| Grato Italian Restaurant | 9 Kensington Square, LONDON | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 114 yd | |
| The Goat Tavern | PUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street | 271 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Public House, 8 Kensington Church Street | 369 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 382 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 226 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 233 yd | |
| Stick and Bowl | 31 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 271 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 291 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Units 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 226 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 233 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 522 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 537 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 512 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 667 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 312.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 156.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.