Overview of W8 5RW

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

Nearby postcodes are: W8 5RL, SW7 4RB, W8 5AD, SW7 4QU, W8 5RJ, SW7 4PP, W8 5AJ, W8 5LZ, W8 5RN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 5RW, 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 5RW 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 5RW 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 Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Grove 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 Grove 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

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 5RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Victoria Grove are based on 72 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 Grove, London, W8 5RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for W8 5RW

Average Price
£3,697,348
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£3,574,202
Detached
£9,505,376
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,655,352
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Grove

Average Price
£1,583,992
Semi-Detached
£419,036
Terraced
£3,560,744
Detached
£10,064,516
Flats/Maisonettes
£460,995
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Victoria Grove, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£4,500,0002021-09-24 £3,894,785
6 Victoria Grove, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£3,650,0002021-06-17 £4,081,442
19 Victoria Grove, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£3,550,0002020-10-05 £3,666,266
3 Victoria Grove, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,600,0002018-12-10 £1,641,649
6 Victoria Grove, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£3,600,0002017-04-10 £3,646,253
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W8 5RW

Employment

W8 5RW 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 5RW 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
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,149 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,239 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 2,487 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,797 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,939 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 4 555 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 4 940 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 4 954 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 1,113 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Fox Primary School
Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP
4out of 4 1,253 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 1,292 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,737 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 1,990 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,998 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 2,195 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 2,284 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,642 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,807 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 3,444 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,169 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 2,956 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 4,051 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 147 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Ashbourne Independent School
17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL
- not rated 468 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Exhibition Road , SW7 2AZ
- not rated 628 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore , SW7 2EU
- not rated 640 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS
- not rated 712 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
Guillam24 Gloucester Road, LONDON59 yd
Hjem Kensington3 Launceston Place, LONDON64 yd
Sakurado LondonBasement And Ground Floor, 14 Gloucester Road65 yd
Little IndiaBasement To Second Floor, 32 Gloucester Road65 yd
JakobsBasement and Ground Floor, 20 Gloucester Road65 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gloucester ArmsPublic House, 34 Gloucester Road65 yd
Coco MomoPublic House, 25 Gloucester Road125 yd
The Queen's Arms30 Queen's Gate Mews, LONDON308 yd
Greyhound Public HousePublic House, 1 Kensington Square413 yd
The Goat TavernPUBLIC HOUSE, 3A Kensington High Street471 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Sandwich Shop54 Gloucester Road, LONDON107 yd
Cafe Society1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON151 yd
Sushi Gourmet158A Cromwell Road, LONDON464 yd
Stick and Bowl31 Kensington High Street, LONDON471 yd
Sushi Daily1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road537 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's158A Cromwell Road, LONDON464 yd
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road537 yd
Whole Foods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON546 yd
Marks & Spencer113 Kensington High Street, LONDON565 yd
La Mart168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON869 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Baglioni Spa
HYDE PARK GATE
health and fitness suite343 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool455 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool515 yd
Anytime Fitness (Kensington)
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite559 yd
Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club)
17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool589 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite597 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool665 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
707 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite738 yd
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite778 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 67.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 67.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 67.6%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed54.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed62.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed150 Mbit/s

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