Kelso Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5QD 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 Kelso Place, London, W8 5QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5PZ, W8 5QG, SW7 4BH, SW7 4AD, W8 5QR, W8 5QL, W8 5QN, W8 5QW, W8 5UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents 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 | 54.8% | 53.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of W8 5QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 28% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 56% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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%) 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 | 78.3% | 71% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 22.6% |
| Good health | 18.5% | 24% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 5QD this area, 5.2% 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 70.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 76% | 70.5% | -5.5% | 33.8% | 36.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.3% | 83.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 61.6% | 54.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 23.1% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 7.2% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11% | 7.7% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 54.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 30.1% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 2.7% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kelso Place was 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Kelso Place has the 36th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 191st lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2024-03-12 | £2,666,915 |
| 18 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2023-07-19 | £2,399,610 |
| 9 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,550,000 | 2021-10-07 | £2,183,077 |
| 14 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2017-07-19 | £3,083,586 |
| 2 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,350,000 | 2015-09-30 | £3,346,463 |
W8 5QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5QD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,915 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 | 481 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 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,066 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 | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 2,235 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 | 1,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,034 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 | 3,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,479 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 | 3,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,888 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 | 188 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 538 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 862 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 | 239 yd | |
| CEMPAKA Restaurant | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 239 yd | |
| La Beatrice Place | 1 Beatrice Place, LONDON | 252 yd | |
| Builders Arms | Public House, 1 Kensington Court Place | 269 yd | |
| Launceston Place Restaurant | 1-2 Launceston Place, LONDON | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 308 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 363 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 395 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 398 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 275 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 324 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 360 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 413 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 275 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 413 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 465 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 564 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 206 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 374 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.