Overview of W8 6HU

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Pembroke Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6HU 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 Pembroke Gardens, London, W8 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W8 6HX, W14 8PL, W8 6HT, W14 8PP, W14 8PS, W8 6HP, W8 6HS, W14 8QB, W8 6HH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W8 6HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%51.7%1.9% 51.0% 0.7%
Male50.2%48.3%-1.9% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

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 6HU 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single26.6%29.7%3.1% 37.9% -8.2%
Married: Opposite sex60.6%55.2%-5.4% 44.2% 11.0%
Married: Same sex0.5%1.7%1.2% 0.3% 1.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Separated0.5%1.2%0.7% 2.2% -1.0%
Divorced6.9%5.8%-1.1% 9.1% -3.3%
Widowed5%5.2%0.2% 6.1% -0.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health67.8%63.8%-4.0% 48.4% 15.4%
Good health23.7%28.5%4.8% 33.6% -5.1%
Fair health7.1%5.8%-1.3% 12.7% -6.9%
Bad health1.4%1.4%0.0% 4.0% -2.6%
Very bad health0%0.5%0.5% 1.2% -0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 6HU 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications3.7%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 Levels5.5%5.3%-0.2% 13.4% -8.1%
Apprenticeship0.5%0%-0.5% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.8%7.6%-6.2% 16.9% -9.3%
Degree or Similar63.3%80%16.7% 33.8% 46.2%
Other11.5%0.6%-10.9% 2.8% -2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.8%1.9%-0.9% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian1.4%2.4%1.0% 3.1% -0.7%
Pakistani0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian5.7%3.4%-2.3% 1.6% 1.8%
Black African1.1%0%-1.1% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%0.5%-0.6% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.4%1.5%0.1% 0.8% 0.7%
White82.3%80.1%-2.2% 81.4% -1.3%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab2.1%5.3%3.2% 0.6% 4.7%
Other0.7%4.4%3.7% 1.6% 2.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 51% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.5%51%-5.5% 83.2% -32.2%
European Union13.8%19.9%6.1% 6.1% 13.8%
Rest of Europe3.9%2.9%-1.0% 0.8% 2.1%
Africa3.5%2.4%-1.1% 2.7% -0.3%
Middle East and Asia12%12.6%0.6% 5.6% 7.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean9.5%11.2%1.7% 1.3% 9.9%
Oceania0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK55.1%50.7%-4.4% 83.2% -32.5%
10+ Years8.1%32.4%24.3% 9.8% 22.6%
5-10 Years3.2%9.7%6.5% 2.9% 6.8%
2-5 Years9.2%3.4%-5.8% 2.2% 1.2%
Less than 2 years24.4%3.9%-20.5% 1.9% 2.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.8% 76.7% 0.1%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
France3.4% 0.3% 3.1%
Germany1% 0.2% 0.8%
Italy3.9% 0.6% 3.3%
Spain1% 0.4% 0.6%
Other EU countries5.3% 1.5% 3.8%
Other Europe1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
South-East Asia1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
No passport held1% 13.5% -12.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion22.2% 37.2% -15.0%
Christian62.3% 46.2% 16.1%
Buddhist2.4% 0.5% 1.9%
Hindu1.9% 1.7% 0.2%
Jewish3.4% 0.5% 2.9%
Muslim5.8% 6.5% -0.7%
Not answered1.9% 6.0% -4.1%

Safety

Is Pembroke Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembroke Gardens was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Pembroke Gardens 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£80,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W8 6HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pembroke Gardens are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pembroke Gardens, London, W8 6HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for W8 6HU

Average Price
£8,297,388
Semi-Detached
£2,927,652
Terraced
£9,342,609
Detached
£15,083,764
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,654,642
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pembroke Gardens

Average Price
£5,692,747
Semi-Detached
£6,455,064
Terraced
£6,087,834
Detached
£9,349,528
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,651,873
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pembroke GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
32 Pembroke Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£3,350,0002023-03-24 £3,143,948
24 Pembroke Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£8,000,0002021-06-28 £8,945,626
30 Pembroke Gardens, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,700,0002020-01-10 £1,641,942
35 Pembroke Gardens, London, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£16,500,0002018-01-31 £15,971,044
27 Pembroke Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£13,200,0002014-08-27 £13,186,061
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W8 6HU

Employment

W8 6HU 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 6HU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee46
Retired36
Self-Employed35
Looking after home or family16
Student (economically inactive)15
Part-Time Employee11
Other7
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities28
Professional, scientific and technical activities26
Other13
Information and communication7
Human health and social work activities6
Real estate activities5
Education5
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles4
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage3
Manufacturing3
Construction2
Mining and quarrying2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 915 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 1,663 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 1,918 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 2,445 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 2,822 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kensington Primary Academy
205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU
4out of 4 184 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ
4out of 4 410 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Avonmore Primary School
Avonmore Road , W14 8SH
3out of 4 481 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Masbro Road , W14 0LT
3out of 4 1,005 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 1,105 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 794 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 1,042 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,122 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG
4out of 4 1,544 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,884 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

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 964 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 1,346 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY
- not rated 3,173 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,730 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,401 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 3,986 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kensington Wade
205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU
- not rated 128 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St James Senior Girls' School
Earsby Street , London W14 8SH
- not rated 481 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
St James Preparatory School
Earsby Street , Olympia W14 8SH
- not rated 481 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Snowflake School
10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB
- not rated 575 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Ecole Fran
59 Brook Green , W6 7BE
- not rated 1,094 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mohsen Kebab152 Warwick Road, LONDON116 yd
Cacciari'sRestaurant, 82 Pembroke Road158 yd
Apadana351 Kensington High Street, LONDON227 yd
Reza345 Kensington High Street, LONDON227 yd
Romulo Cafe London343 Kensington High Street, LONDON227 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Warwick Arms160 Warwick Road, LONDON116 yd
Chatpata160 Warwick Road, LONDON116 yd
The ScarsdalePublic House, 23A Edwardes Square302 yd
The Hansom Cab84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON352 yd
Drop Kensington37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON403 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dash Cakes371 Kensington High Street, LONDON271 yd
Franks Sandwich Bar12 Addison Bridge Place, London319 yd
YO! To Go100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON353 yd
Pizza Pronto30 North End Crescent, London516 yd
Damascus Gate170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON562 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's346 Kensington High Street, LONDON312 yd
Tesco100A West Cromwell Road, LONDON327 yd
Waitrose243 Kensington High Street, LONDON506 yd
Sainsbury'sGround Floor, 3 North End Crescent556 yd
Sainsbury'sBasement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road562 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club
PEMBROKE SQUARE
tennis courts283 yd
Core Collective
PHILLIMORE WALK
520 yd
Philbeach Hall
Philbeach Gardens
532 yd
St James Independent School For Girls
EARSBY STREET
581 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite617 yd
Club Kensington (Closed)
201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street
health and fitness suite618 yd
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
644 yd
The Printworks Health Club & Spa
SINCLAIR ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool719 yd
Good Works
Vernon Street
771 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool837 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 92.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 92.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s7.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed179.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.