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

Nearby postcodes are: W8 5JT, W8 5JR, W8 5JS, W8 5JJ, W8 5LJ, W8 5JB, W8 5JH, W8 6LQ, W8 5LH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W8 5JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.6%49.2%2.6% 51.0% -1.8%
Male53.4%50.8%-2.6% 49.0% 1.8%

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 5JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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)
Single49.4%50.3%0.9% 37.9% 12.4%
Married: Opposite sex39.2%32.6%-6.6% 44.2% -11.6%
Married: Same sex3.9%0%-3.9% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1.1%1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%2.3%2.3% 0.1% 2.2%
Separated1.2%1.7%0.5% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced2.4%7.4%5.0% 9.1% -1.7%
Widowed3.9%4.6%0.7% 6.1% -1.5%

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 (97.5%) 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 health68.2%73%4.8% 48.4% 24.6%
Good health23%24.5%1.5% 33.6% -9.1%
Fair health6.1%2.6%-3.5% 12.7% -10.1%
Bad health2%0%-2.0% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health0.7%0%-0.7% 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.

In the area around W8 5JN this area, 8.5% 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 67.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.5%8.5%1.0% 18.2% -9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 0.8%2.8%2.0% 9.6% -6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7.5%6.3%-1.2% 13.4% -7.1%
Apprenticeship0.4%0.6%0.2% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.3%12.5%-0.8% 16.9% -4.4%
Degree or Similar55.7%67.6%11.9% 33.8% 33.8%
Other14.9%1.7%-13.2% 2.8% -1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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)
Chinese9.1%5.1%-4.0% 0.7% 4.4%
Indian1.7%1.5%-0.2% 3.1% -1.6%
Pakistani0%1.5%1.5% 2.7% -1.2%
Other Asian5.7%5.1%-0.6% 1.6% 3.5%
Black African0%0.5%0.5% 2.5% -2.0%
Other Black0.3%1%0.7% 0.5% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian9.5%4%-5.5% 0.8% 3.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1%1.0% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other0%2.5%2.5% 0.8% 1.7%
White68.6%74.2%5.6% 81.4% -7.2%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab4.4%0.5%-3.9% 0.6% -0.1%
Other0.7%2.5%1.8% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 42.2% 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 Kingdom38.9%42.2%3.3% 83.2% -41.0%
European Union23.6%25.1%1.5% 6.1% 19.0%
Rest of Europe3%3.5%0.5% 0.8% 2.7%
Africa1.4%2%0.6% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia21.3%17.1%-4.2% 5.6% 11.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean8.4%10.1%1.7% 1.3% 8.8%
Oceania3.4%0%-3.4% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK36.5%42.2%5.7% 83.2% -41.0%
10+ Years17.9%23.6%5.7% 9.8% 13.8%
5-10 Years16.9%8%-8.9% 2.9% 5.1%
2-5 Years9.1%11.6%2.5% 2.2% 9.4%
Less than 2 years19.6%14.6%-5.0% 1.9% 12.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.5% 76.7% -15.2%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
France4% 0.3% 3.7%
Germany4% 0.2% 3.8%
Italy5.5% 0.6% 4.9%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries4.5% 1.5% 3.0%
Other Europe2% 0.2% 1.8%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia4% 0.3% 3.7%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
South-East Asia2% 0.2% 1.8%
North America and the Caribbean6% 0.3% 5.7%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Oceania1% 0.1% 0.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.9% 37.2% -7.3%
Christian54.3% 46.2% 8.1%
Jewish2% 0.5% 1.5%
Muslim4.1% 6.5% -2.4%
Not answered9.6% 6.0% 3.6%

Safety

Is Pennant Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennant Mews was 293.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pennant Mews has the 18th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 116th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.



🔎 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. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£67,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W8 5JN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pennant Mews are based on 3 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 Pennant Mews, London, W8 5JN

Estimated Average Property Prices for W8 5JN

Average Price
£66,049,753
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£2,205,709
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£193,737,841

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pennant Mews

Average Price
£65,629,236
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£2,318,445
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£192,250,818

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pennant MewsStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Land On West Side 22 Pennant Mews, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£194,800,0002019-03-31 £192,250,818
6 Pennant Mews, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£162,5001995-11-24 £1,210,433
3A Pennant Mews, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£460,0001995-08-31 £3,426,457
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W8 5JN

Employment

W8 5JN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5JN 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 5JN 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

Full-Time Employee78
Retired25
Self-Employed21
Student (economically inactive)20
Looking after home or family9
Other7
Part-Time Employee7
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities44
Professional, scientific and technical activities30
Information and communication12
Other11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Accommodation and food service activities10
Manufacturing9
Education7
Administrative and support service activities5
Construction4
Human health and social work activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities2
Transport and storage2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 1,659 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,174 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,189 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 2,397 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 2,774 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 489 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP
3out of 4 741 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE
3out of 4 803 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 855 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kensington Primary Academy
205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU
4out of 4 1,004 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,115 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 1,240 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,714 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,739 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Chelsea Academy
Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB
4out of 4 2,307 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 1,701 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,043 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,355 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 3,519 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,658 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 3,537 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,958 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Snowflake School
10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB
- not rated 480 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 481 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Collingham
23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL
- not rated 553 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Wetherby Kensington
4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN
- not rated 712 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
St Philip's School
6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE
- not rated 840 yd Other independent school No Boys 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
Lexham Brasserie1-3 Lexham Gardens, LONDON58 yd
La Beatrice Place1 Beatrice Place, LONDON151 yd
Amyera asian fusion steakhouse18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON154 yd
CEMPAKA Restaurant18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON154 yd
Turmeric Kitchen27-35 Hogarth Road, LONDON198 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Devonshire ArmsPublic House The, 37 Marloes Road233 yd
The Earls Court TavernPublic House, 123 Earl's Court Road344 yd
The BritanniaPublic House, 1 Allen Street347 yd
Kings HeadPublic House, 17 Hogarth Place351 yd
The Prince of TeckPUBLIC HOUSE, 161 Earl's Court Road376 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sushi Gourmet158A Cromwell Road, LONDON228 yd
JoJo's Peri Peri117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON351 yd
AdmiralGround Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road378 yd
Damascus Gate170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON390 yd
Star Kebab House178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON390 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's158A Cromwell Road, LONDON228 yd
Sainsbury'sBasement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road390 yd
The Co-operative Food210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON452 yd
Marks & Spencer266-268 Earl's Court Road, LONDON534 yd
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road571 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool159 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
237 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite243 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool298 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool330 yd
Pure Gym (Earls Court)
254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD
health and fitness suite469 yd
Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club
PEMBROKE SQUARE
tennis courts566 yd
Club Kensington (Closed)
201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street
health and fitness suite631 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite671 yd
Core Collective
PHILLIMORE WALK
750 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 5.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 5.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 5.6%

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 speed77.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed62 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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