Lexham Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5JA is located in the Abingdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lexham Gardens, London, W8 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5JD, W8 5UG, W8 5UF, W8 5UQ, W8 5UD, SW7 4BJ, W8 5UL, W8 5JR, W8 5UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W8 5JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.6% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 41.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 39.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 64.2% | 68.6% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 20.2% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 25.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5JA this area, 6.7% 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 78.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 9.3% | -5.8% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.2% | 78.2% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| Other | 16% | 0.5% | -15.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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 | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 71.3% | 72.9% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 37.4% | 38.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 20.8% | 21.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.7% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 9.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 17.3% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.2% 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 | 37% | 38.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 25.2% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 11.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 6.6% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 18.1% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| France | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 14.3% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lexham Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abingdon average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 50 - 52 Lexham Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,670,000 | 2025-03-27 | £1,814,346 |
| Flat C 62 Lexham Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,385,000 | 2024-09-26 | £1,319,395 |
| Flat 12 50 Lexham Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2024-05-31 | £1,193,252 |
| Flat 7 50 - 52 Lexham Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2021-03-31 | £1,631,967 |
| Basement Flat Front 58 Lexham Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-11-13 | £511,562 |
W8 5JA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5JA 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 5JA 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,053 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 , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,225 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 | 3,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 357 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 605 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyera asian fusion steakhouse | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 110 yd | |
| CEMPAKA Restaurant | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 110 yd | |
| La Beatrice Place | 1 Beatrice Place, LONDON | 118 yd | |
| Lexham Brasserie | 1-3 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 162 yd | |
| Harbour Club Kensington | Health And Fitness Club Point West, 116 Cromwell Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 213 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 361 yd | |
| The Earls Court Tavern | Public House, 123 Earl's Court Road | 467 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 481 yd | |
| The Prince of Teck | PUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 191 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 444 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 472 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 498 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 191 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 511 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 535 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 546 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 248 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 254 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 738 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.