South Edwardes Square is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6HL 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 South Edwardes Square, London, W8 6HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6PF, W8 6HN, W8 6PB, W8 6HP, W8 6HR, W8 6HE, W8 6ER, W8 6EP, W8 6HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W8 6HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of W8 6HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 26.6% | 29.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 55.2% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 67.8% | 63.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 28.5% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6HL this area, 2.9% 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 80%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 7.6% | -6.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 80% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 46.2% |
| Other | 11.5% | 0.6% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 82.3% | 80.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 51% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 51% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 19.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.1% | 50.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 32.4% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 3.9% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Edwardes Square was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
South Edwardes Square has the 15th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 47th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 South Edwardes Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2012-06-12 | £3,053,709 |
W8 6HL 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 6HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,807 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 | 245 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 | 347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School Avonmore Road , W14 8SH | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,963 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 | 1,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 5,334 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 | 3,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,800 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 | 294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 579 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Girls' School Earsby Street , London W14 8SH | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St James Preparatory School Earsby Street , Olympia W14 8SH | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailfinders | 42-52 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 183 yd | |
| Cafe Le Monde | 56-56A Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 187 yd | |
| La Palombe | 267 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 210 yd | |
| Il Portico | 277 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 210 yd | |
| Sichuan PoPo | Basement And Ground Floor, 35 Earl's Court Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scarsdale | Public House, 23A Edwardes Square | 120 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 220 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 233 yd | |
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 235 yd | |
| Warwick Arms | 160 Warwick Road, LONDON | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dash Cakes | 371 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 376 yd | |
| Franks Sandwich Bar | 12 Addison Bridge Place, London | 499 yd | |
| YO! To Go | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 514 yd | |
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 534 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 323 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 346 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 387 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 449 yd | |
| Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON | 474 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 142 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 344 yd | |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 502 yd | |
| Philbeach Hall Philbeach Gardens | 663 yd | |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| St James Independent School For Girls EARSBY STREET | 742 yd | |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Holland Park HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.