Chantry Square is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5UJ 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 Chantry Square, London, W8 5UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 5UH, W8 5UL, W8 5UE, W8 5UU, W8 5UW, W8 5UB, W8 5UN, W8 5UF, SW7 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W8 5UJ 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 5UJ 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 Chantry Square was 101.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Chantry Square has the 34th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 177th lowest crime rate of 503 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 300.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Rowan Lodge Chantry Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,820,000 | 2023-08-21 | £1,624,359 |
| Flat 51 Rowan Lodge Chantry Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2020-12-08 | £2,135,291 |
| Flat 52 Rowan Lodge Chantry Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,550,000 | 2020-03-02 | £2,310,060 |
| Flat 22 Rowan Lodge Chantry Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,550,000 | 2017-05-24 | £2,195,766 |
| Flat 2 Rowan Lodge Chantry Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,330,000 | 2017-02-14 | £1,978,096 |
W8 5UJ 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 5UJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,123 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 | 3,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,591 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 | 3,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,837 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 | 309 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 134 yd | |
| Amyera asian fusion steakhouse | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 212 yd | |
| CEMPAKA Restaurant | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 212 yd | |
| Fait Maison | 3 Stratford Road, LONDON | 214 yd | |
| San Pietro | 7 Stratford Road, LONDON | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 189 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 340 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 418 yd | |
| Coco Momo | Public House, 25 Gloucester Road | 511 yd | |
| Gloucester Arms | Public House, 34 Gloucester Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 280 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 418 yd | |
| Cafe Society | 1-1A Kynance Place, LONDON | 434 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 441 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Units 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 280 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 418 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 494 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 553 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 133 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 253 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Baglioni Spa HYDE PARK GATE | health and fitness suite | 667 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 310.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 257.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.