Cottesmore Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5PR 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 Cottesmore Gardens, London, W8 5PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5PT, W8 5PU, W8 5PN, W8 5RQ, W8 5QJ, W8 5QL, W8 5QN, W8 5QW, W8 5PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5PR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% 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 | 50% | 57.8% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 50% | 42.2% | -7.8% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 | 31.9% | 38.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 43.7% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 59.5% | 57.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 35.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around W8 5PR this area, 4.8% 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 73.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 73.1% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 39.3% |
| Other | 16.4% | 0% | -16.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.6% | 74.9% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, just 47% 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 | 48.9% | 47% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 17.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 15.6% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.5% 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 | 46.2% | 47% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| 10+ Years | 18.3% | 29.5% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 14.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 3.6% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 10.2% | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottesmore Gardens was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cottesmore Gardens has the 17th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 81st lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement And Ground Floor Flat 22 Cottesmore Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,618,888 | 2024-07-05 | £3,149,349 |
| 14 Cottesmore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000,000 | 2024-03-21 | £27,287,234 |
| 10 Cottesmore Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £14,325,000 | 2024-02-14 | £13,269,637 |
| 7 Cottesmore Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £15,875,000 | 2023-09-29 | £13,570,821 |
| 7 Cottesmore Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £17,250,000 | 2021-09-30 | £13,478,042 |
W8 5PR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% 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 5PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5PR 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 | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,028 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 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,657 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 | 578 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 | 838 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 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,955 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 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,209 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 | 3,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 68 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 169 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Kensington School 24 Kensington Square , W8 5HN | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prowess School Po Box 736 , Kensington SW7 5PD | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hjem Kensington | 3 Launceston Place, LONDON | 158 yd | |
| Launceston Place Restaurant | 1-2 Launceston Place, LONDON | 158 yd | |
| Builders Arms | Public House, 1 Kensington Court Place | 205 yd | |
| Loka Lounge | 36 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 257 yd | |
| Fait Maison | 50 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 274 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 291 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 321 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 430 yd | |
| The Goat Tavern | PUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 238 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 257 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 341 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 424 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 341 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 424 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 444 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 556 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 497 yd | |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 683 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.