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Victoria Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5RJ 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 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W8 5RG, W8 5RW, W8 5AA, W8 5AD, W8 5RL, W8 5RF, W8 5AH, W8 5AJ, W8 5RH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5RJ, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.3%53.4%-0.9% 51.0% 2.4%
Male45.7%46.6%0.9% 49.0% -2.4%

Partnership Status

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 5RJ 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single18.8%21.2%2.4% 37.9% -16.7%
Married: Opposite sex65.1%68%2.9% 44.2% 23.8%
Married: Same sex2.4%0%-2.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.4%1.7%-0.7% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced6.7%5.6%-1.1% 9.1% -3.5%
Widowed4.7%3.5%-1.2% 6.1% -2.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health74%74.6%0.6% 48.4% 26.2%
Good health19.1%19.4%0.3% 33.6% -14.2%
Fair health5.2%4.9%-0.3% 12.7% -7.8%
Bad health0.9%1.1%0.2% 4.0% -2.9%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 5RJ 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.9%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 Levels7.1%4.2%-2.9% 13.4% -9.2%
Apprenticeship0%1.7%1.7% 5.3% -3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.7%11.9%5.2% 16.9% -5.0%
Degree or Similar64.3%66.9%2.6% 33.8% 33.1%
Other13.3%4.7%-8.6% 2.8% 1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese3.2%0.4%-2.8% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian2.6%4.2%1.6% 3.1% 1.1%
Pakistani0.9%0.4%-0.5% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian2%6%4.0% 1.6% 4.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.3%0.7%0.4% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian2.6%1.4%-1.2% 0.8% 0.6%
Mixed Other3.8%1.8%-2.0% 0.8% 1.0%
White80.3%78.2%-2.1% 81.4% -3.2%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Arab1.7%3.5%1.8% 0.6% 2.9%
Other2.3%2.8%0.5% 1.6% 1.2%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom48.8%36.6%-12.2% 83.2% -46.6%
European Union24%23.9%-0.1% 6.1% 17.8%
Rest of Europe1.7%4.2%2.5% 0.8% 3.4%
Africa0.9%2.5%1.6% 2.7% -0.2%
Middle East and Asia7.8%12.7%4.9% 5.6% 7.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean13.6%19%5.4% 1.3% 17.7%
Oceania3.2%1.1%-2.1% 0.3% 0.8%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK48.6%36.6%-12.0% 83.2% -46.6%
10+ Years7.2%29.2%22.0% 9.8% 19.4%
5-10 Years10.4%12.7%2.3% 2.9% 9.8%
2-5 Years12.1%8.1%-4.0% 2.2% 5.9%
Less than 2 years21.7%13.4%-8.3% 1.9% 11.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom51.6% 76.7% -25.1%
France18.4% 0.3% 18.1%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Lithuania1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Poland1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries3.5% 1.5% 2.0%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Middle East1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
South-East Asia2.5% 0.2% 2.3%
North America and the Caribbean12% 0.3% 11.7%
Central and South America1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held1.4% 13.5% -12.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion17.9% 37.2% -19.3%
Christian62.5% 46.2% 16.3%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Jewish2.9% 0.5% 2.4%
Muslim2.5% 6.5% -4.0%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered10% 6.0% 4.0%

Safety

Is Victoria Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 192.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Victoria Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 195th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£90,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W8 5RJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Victoria Road are based on 2568 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Victoria Road, London, W8 5RJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for W8 5RJ

Average Price
£914,745
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£914,745

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Road

Average Price
£988,847
Semi-Detached
£1,455,125
Terraced
£1,401,629
Detached
£1,292,593
Flats/Maisonettes
£540,690
Other
£11,050,622

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
39 Victoria Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£1,000,0012014-10-31 £907,724
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W8 5RJ

Employment

W8 5RJ 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 5RJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee67
Self-Employed47
Retired40
Looking after home or family33
Student (economically inactive)20
Part-Time Employee13
Other10
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Unemployed1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities53
Professional, scientific and technical activities25
Other11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Administrative and support service activities10
Information and communication6
Manufacturing5
Human health and social work activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Real estate activities4
Education4
Construction2
Mining and quarrying2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,188 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,214 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 2,414 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,765 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,879 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 483 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 4 881 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 1,017 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 1,145 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Fox Primary School
Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP
4out of 4 1,187 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,218 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,708 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,924 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 2,065 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 2,207 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

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 2,234 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,596 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,801 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 3,377 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,238 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 2,960 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,978 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 116 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Ashbourne Independent School
17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL
- not rated 410 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ
- not rated 690 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU
- not rated 695 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS
- not rated 782 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hjem Kensington3 Launceston Place, LONDON77 yd
Launceston Place Restaurant1-2 Launceston Place, LONDON86 yd
Sakurado LondonBasement And Ground Floor, 14 Gloucester Road123 yd
Little IndiaBasement To Second Floor, 32 Gloucester Road123 yd
JakobsBasement and Ground Floor, 20 Gloucester Road123 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road123 yd
Coco MomoPublic House, 25 Gloucester Road196 yd
Greyhound Public HousePublic House, 1 Kensington Square339 yd
The Queen's Arms30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON364 yd
The Goat TavernPUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street410 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Sandwich Shop54 Gloucester Road, LONDON172 yd
Cafe Society1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON199 yd
Stick and Bowl31 Kensington High Street, LONDON410 yd
Sushi Gourmet158A Cromwell Road, LONDON460 yd
Genji Inc63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON473 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's158A Cromwell Road, LONDON460 yd
Whole Foods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON473 yd
Marks & Spencer113 Kensington High Street, LONDON490 yd
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road581 yd
La Mart168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON796 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite320 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool454 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool463 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite502 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite522 yd
Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club)
17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool524 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool654 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
657 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite689 yd
Club Kensington (Closed)
201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street
health and fitness suite806 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.