Victoria Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5RF 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 Victoria Road, London, W8 5RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5AA, W8 5AH, W8 5AQ, W8 5RJ, W8 5RG, W8 5AW, W8 5AD, W8 5AL, W8 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5RF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 54.1% | 55.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 44.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 5RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 28.1% | 28.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 60.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (95.7%) 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 | 67.9% | 69.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 20.7% |
| Good health | 25% | 26.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| 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 5RF this area, 5.4% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 6.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 73% | 22.8% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 16.5% | 2% | -14.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 75.3% | 72.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 50.5% | 41.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 20.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.4% 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 | 50% | 41.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 22.4% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 14.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 11.4% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 9.2% | 0.3% | 8.9% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 154.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Victoria Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 45 5 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,850,000 | 2024-04-12 | £4,745,135 |
| 31 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £7,850,000 | 2023-06-30 | £7,161,138 |
| 37 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000,000 | 2022-08-18 | £18,043,597 |
| 29 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £11,200,000 | 2022-03-31 | £10,177,906 |
| 23 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £7,375,000 | 2019-11-08 | £8,602,651 |
W8 5RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 5RF 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 5RF 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,816 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 | 430 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 | 901 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 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,229 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 , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,724 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 | 3,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,245 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 | 2,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,924 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 | 190 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 333 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College of Art Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU | - not rated | 681 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ | - not rated | 689 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS | - not rated | 797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conspiracy Lounge Kensington | 1E Palace Gate, LONDON | 140 yd | |
| Publik | 1D Palace Gate, LONDON | 140 yd | |
| Sakurado London | Basement And Ground Floor, 14 Gloucester Road | 152 yd | |
| Little India | Basement To Second Floor, 32 Gloucester Road | 152 yd | |
| Jakobs | Basement and Ground Floor, 20 Gloucester Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 152 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 260 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 291 yd | |
| The Goat Tavern | PUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street | 336 yd | |
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 242 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 278 yd | |
| Stick and Bowl | 31 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 336 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 422 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 422 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 457 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 535 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 663 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 692 yd | |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 799 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 | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.