St Marys Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5UE is located in the Abingdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Place, London, W8 5UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4BH, W8 5UJ, W8 5QG, W8 5UL, W8 5UH, W8 5QD, SW7 4AD, W8 5UN, W8 5UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W8 5UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5UE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.7% 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 | 35.6% | 22.6% | -13.0% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 69.7% | 15.2% | 44.2% | 25.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 73.2% | 70.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 22.4% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 23.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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.
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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 10.9% | 7.4% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3% | 10.4% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.3% | 71% | -2.3% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 15.8% | 1.4% | -14.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 13% | 7.3% | -5.7% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 66.7% | 46.9% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 21.2% | 19.7% | 1.6% | 19.6% |
In this area, just 21.1% 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 | 32.2% | 21.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -62.1% |
| European Union | 18% | 12.3% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.4% | 2.3% | -6.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 19.5% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 38.3% | 27.6% | 1.3% | 37.0% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 21.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% 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 | 31.8% | 21.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -62.0% |
| 10+ Years | 20.3% | 25.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.6% | 14.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 25.8% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 23.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 13.1% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.5% | 76.7% | -37.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 7.4% | 0.4% | 7.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 12% | 0.3% | 11.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.8% |
| Central and South America | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 68% | 46.2% | 21.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Place was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
St Marys Place has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St Marys Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,450,000 | 2023-05-05 | £5,503,743 |
| 11 St Marys Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £7,000,000 | 2023-05-03 | £5,973,054 |
| 10 St Marys Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £9,000,000 | 2022-04-29 | £7,027,397 |
| 12 St Marys Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,600,000 | 2020-11-05 | £6,100,541 |
| 6 St Marys Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,350,000 | 2019-05-17 | £5,445,536 |
W8 5UE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5UE 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 | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 55 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,452 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 | 595 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 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,914 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 | 1,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,336 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 | 3,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kensington School 24 Kensington Square , W8 5HN | - not rated | 321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Maternelle St Jude's Street , Courtfield Gardens SW5 0LX | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Beatrice Place | 1 Beatrice Place, LONDON | 173 yd | |
| Amyera asian fusion steakhouse | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 204 yd | |
| CEMPAKA Restaurant | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 204 yd | |
| Fait Maison | 3 Stratford Road, LONDON | 257 yd | |
| Harbour Club Kensington | Health And Fitness Club Point West, 116 Cromwell Road | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 232 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 383 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 405 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 467 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 262 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 391 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 423 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 54 Gloucester Road, LONDON | 433 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 262 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 423 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 491 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 583 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 160 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 296 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 657 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 | 700 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 574.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 700 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 568.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.