Kelso Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5QG 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 5QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5QD, W8 5PZ, SW7 4BH, W8 5UE, W8 5QR, SW7 4AD, W8 5QP, W8 5QL, W8 5QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W8 5QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 27.4% | 26.3% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 59.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (90%) 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 | 62.6% | 66.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 18.0% |
| Good health | 27% | 23.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 5QG this area, 4.9% 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 74.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.8% | 74.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 40.3% |
| Other | 14.3% | 2.2% | -12.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 74% | 63.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 7.2% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, just 39.8% 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 | 41.3% | 39.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -43.4% |
| European Union | 19.6% | 22.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 19% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.5% 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 | 39.9% | 39.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -43.7% |
| 10+ Years | 14.2% | 34.5% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 4.9% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 7.6% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kelso Place was 160.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kelso Place has the 37th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 241st highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 294.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,180,000 | 2024-08-05 | £2,244,048 |
| 27 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,500,000 | 2019-09-27 | £5,487,872 |
| 23 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2015-07-24 | £2,659,027 |
| 25B Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,770,000 | 2014-01-20 | £3,075,610 |
| 22 Kelso Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2011-02-04 | £3,029,064 |
W8 5QG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5QG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,905 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 | 476 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 | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,043 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 | 1,088 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 | 1,097 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 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 2,263 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 | 1,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,048 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 | 3,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,510 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 | 3,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,866 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 | 218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 772 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Beatrice Place | 1 Beatrice Place, LONDON | 226 yd | |
| Amyera asian fusion steakhouse | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 237 yd | |
| CEMPAKA Restaurant | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 237 yd | |
| Builders Arms | Public House, 1 Kensington Court Place | 278 yd | |
| Harbour Club Kensington | Health And Fitness Club Point West, 116 Cromwell Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 278 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 364 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 426 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 426 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 282 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 354 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 391 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 401 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 282 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 401 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 459 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 584 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 177 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 335 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 344 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 414 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 624 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.