Kensington Court is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5DB 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 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5NP, W8 5DE, W8 5EB, W8 5EA, W8 5BA, W8 5DG, W8 5NX, W8 5BB, W8 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5DB 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 56.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 43.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 5DB, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 58.2% | 16.6% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 30.8% | -16.7% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.6% | 63.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 27.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 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 Levels | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 15.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.9% | 56% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 20.3% | 3.4% | -16.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 63.4% | 73.6% | 10.2% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26.9% | 21.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -61.9% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 37.6% | 23.2% | 6.1% | 31.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 12.2% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 22.2% | 14% | -8.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 26.4% | 21.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -61.9% |
| 10+ Years | 24.1% | 33.5% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.7% | 18.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 15.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.2% | 3.6% | -12.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 23.5% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 21.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 76.7% | -31.0% |
| France | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Court was 171.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kensington Court has the 35th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 216th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Kensington Court, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,000,000 | 2017-10-04 | £6,846,473 |
| Flat 4 49 Kensington Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,650,000 | 2006-11-10 | £7,992,188 |
| Flat 2 49 Kensington Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2006-11-10 | £4,296,875 |
| Flat 3 49 Kensington Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2006-11-10 | £3,609,375 |
| Flat 1 49 Kensington Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,500,000 | 2006-11-10 | £7,734,375 |
W8 5DB 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 5DB 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 | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | 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 | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community 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 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 1,293 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 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,794 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 | 2,468 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 | 2,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,113 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 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne College 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kensington School 24 Kensington Square , W8 5HN | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 388 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaika of Kensington | 1 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 16 yd | |
| Spaghetti House | 9 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 16 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 25 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 16 yd | |
| Foubert's | 17 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 16 yd | |
| Tasty Korea | 11 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 16 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goat Tavern | PUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street | 16 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 160 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Public House, 8 Kensington Church Street | 223 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle | Public House, 40-42 Holland Street | 380 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick and Bowl | 31 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 16 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 191 yd | |
| Banh Me | 62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 197 yd | |
| High Spirit | 62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 197 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 191 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 293 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61-65 Kensington Church Street, LONDON | 481 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 625 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 117 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 139 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 747 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 832 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.