Abingdon Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6AE 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 6AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6AD, W8 6AB, W8 6AS, W8 6AF, W8 6AH, W8 6EN, W8 6EW, W8 6UU, W8 6EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 6AE 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 6AE, 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 6AE 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 512.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 248.7% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Abingdon Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 51st highest crime rate of 480 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 -57.9%.

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 1 Ilchester Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £832,000 | 2023-07-10 | £671,624 |
| Flat 3 Ilchester Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,015,000 | 2023-03-31 | £826,629 |
| Flat 22 Ilchester Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,338,087 |
| Flat 10 Ilchester Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,100 | 2020-01-10 | £968,605 |
| Flat 18 Ilchester Mansions Abingdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2017-09-15 | £1,290,407 |
W8 6AE 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 6AE 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 | 1,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,648 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 | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 563 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 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,286 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 | 2,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,164 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 | 3,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,231 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 | 3,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensington School 24 Kensington Square , W8 5HN | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne College 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park Pre-Preparatory School 5 Holland Road , Kensington W14 8HJ | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 56 yd | |
| Trailfinders Staff Canteen | Ground Floor, 21 Abingdon Road | 56 yd | |
| Kitchen W8 | 11-13 Abingdon Road, LONDON | 56 yd | |
| W8 Catering Limited | 3 Abingdon Road, LONDON | 56 yd | |
| Nando's | 229-231 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 82 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 112 yd | |
| The Scarsdale | Public House, 23A Edwardes Square | 205 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 248 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 432 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Units 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 432 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 489 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 596 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 85 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 177 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 214 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 489 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 598 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 | 159 yd | |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 355 yd | |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 747 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 | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.