Abingdon Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6AD is located in the Abingdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abingdon Road, London, W8 6AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6AE, W8 6AB, W8 6AS, W8 6AH, W8 6UU, W8 6AF, W8 6AQ, W8 6UY, W8 6EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 6AD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.7% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 59.7% | 10.6% | 51.0% | 8.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 40.3% | -10.6% | 49.0% | -8.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W8 6AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.7% | 57.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 26.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 65.1% | 53.4% | -11.7% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 22% | 36.9% | 14.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 6AD this area, 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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 9% | 7.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 58.8% | -6.5% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 11.7% | 5.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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 | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.4% | 15.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 72.5% | 48.1% | -24.4% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 27.7% 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 | 48.2% | 27.7% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -55.5% |
| European Union | 22% | 20.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 23% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 13.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.8% 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 | 46.8% | 27.5% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -55.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 39.8% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 30.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 11.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 9.3% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 24.2% | 6.5% | 17.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abingdon Road was 532.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.2% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Abingdon Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 48th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 7 Abingdon Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2021-12-22 | £1,033,541 |
| Flat 2 Abingdon Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2021-09-08 | £832,277 |
| Flat 5 Abingdon Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2015-03-12 | £910,546 |
| Flat 10 Abingdon Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2013-06-14 | £1,022,996 |
| Flat 1A Abingdon Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-01-12 | £731,524 |
W8 6AD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W8 6AD 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 | 71 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,701 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 | 166 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 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School Avonmore Road , W14 8SH | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 5,080 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Wade 205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 |
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Girls' School Earsby Street , London W14 8SH | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj of Kensington | Ground Floor, 1 Abingdon Road | 54 yd | |
| Trailfinders Staff Canteen | Ground Floor, 21 Abingdon Road | 54 yd | |
| Kitchen W8 | 11-13 Abingdon Road, LONDON | 54 yd | |
| W8 Catering Limited | 3 Abingdon Road, LONDON | 54 yd | |
| Nando's | 229-231 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 97 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 112 yd | |
| The Scarsdale | Public House, 23A Edwardes Square | 219 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 228 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 422 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Units 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 422 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 478 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 583 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 104 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 186 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 216 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 478 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 179 yd | |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 335 yd | |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.