Kensington Gate is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5NA 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 Gate, London, W8 5NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 5QN, SW7 5PJ, SW7 5PH, SW7 4PP, SW7 4RB, SW7 5DU, W8 5NF, W8 5LZ, SW7 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W8 5NA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 48.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 41.3% | 43% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 45.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 66.3% | 73.7% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 25.3% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 21.6% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -12.0% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.1% | 52.1% | -3.0% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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 | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 79.6% | 74.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 52.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 52.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 17.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 52.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 21.6% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 7.2% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 10.3% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Gate was 270.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kensington Gate has the 20th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 131st highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kensington Gate, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,127,500 | 2024-08-16 | £5,278,145 |
| Flat 2 1 Kensington Gate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2022-10-28 | £1,151,897 |
| 20 Kensington Gate, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,450,000 | 2020-02-17 | £6,625,081 |
| 7 Kensington Gate, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,595,000 | 2019-07-31 | £7,212,566 |
| 13 Kensington Gate, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,175,000 | 2019-07-03 | £8,940,520 |
W8 5NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5NA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W8 5NA 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 | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,971 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 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 929 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 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community 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 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,023 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 | 2,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,141 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 | 301 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ | - not rated | 474 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College of Art Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU | - not rated | 485 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS | - not rated | 569 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Da Mario | 15 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 65 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | Basement And Ground Floor Rear, 13 Gloucester Road | 65 yd | |
| Meekhun Thai Bistro | 9A Gloucester Road, LONDON | 65 yd | |
| Sakurado London | Basement And Ground Floor, 14 Gloucester Road | 93 yd | |
| Little India | Basement To Second Floor, 32 Gloucester Road | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 93 yd | |
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 153 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 156 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 520 yd | |
| The Goat Tavern | PUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 175 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 241 yd | |
| Tanpopo Japanese Food | Royal College Of Science, Exhibition Road | 533 yd | |
| Stick and Bowl | 31 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 534 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 585 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 592 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 648 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 687 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Ethos Sports Centre IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 803 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 298.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.