Victoria Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5RH 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 5RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5RQ, W8 5RL, W8 5RN, SW7 4QR, SW7 4AW, W8 5RW, W8 5RJ, SW7 4QS, SW7 4QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 54.3% | 53.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 46.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 5RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% 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 | 18.8% | 21.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 68% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (94%) 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 | 74% | 74.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 26.2% |
| Good health | 19.1% | 19.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -14.2% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 5RH this area, 5.9% 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 66.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.3% | 66.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Other | 13.3% | 4.7% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 80.3% | 78.2% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 36.6% 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 | 48.8% | 36.6% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -46.6% |
| European Union | 24% | 23.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 17.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.6% | 19% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 17.7% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.2% 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 | 48.6% | 36.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -46.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 29.2% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 13.4% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| France | 18.4% | 0.3% | 18.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 12% | 0.3% | 11.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 192.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Victoria Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 192nd highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £11,875,000 | 2022-11-30 | £9,866,983 |
| 77 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £10,500,000 | 2022-01-14 | £9,059,031 |
| 63 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £12,500,000 | 2021-06-30 | £12,632,979 |
| 61 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £10,700,000 | 2020-06-15 | £10,153,111 |
| 63 Victoria Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,800,000 | 2015-02-17 | £7,531,120 |
W8 5RH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 5RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 2,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,741 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 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 807 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 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 967 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 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,068 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 | 1,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,078 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 | 3,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 124 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 193 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prowess School Po Box 736 , Kensington SW7 5PD | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Kensington School 24 Kensington Square , W8 5HN | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Place Restaurant | 1-2 Launceston Place, LONDON | 43 yd | |
| Hjem Kensington | 3 Launceston Place, LONDON | 49 yd | |
| Loka Lounge | 36 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 125 yd | |
| Fait Maison | 50 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 125 yd | |
| Vitis Vivendum | 70 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 159 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 175 yd | |
| The Queen's Arms | 30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON | 412 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 415 yd | |
| The Goat Tavern | PUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 110 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 125 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 354 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 474 yd | |
| Stick and Bowl | 31 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 354 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 474 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 542 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 546 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 609 yd | |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 772 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 | 23 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.