Marloes Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6LA 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 Marloes Road, London, W8 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6RQ, W8 6RH, W8 6LE, W8 6QD, W8 6RF, W8 5UR, W8 6PT, W8 6RG, W8 5UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W8 6LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.2% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 37.1% | 27.4% | -9.7% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 63.2% | 12.8% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 68.6% | 65.5% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 28.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around W8 6LA this area, 4.5% 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 75%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.9% | 75% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 41.2% |
| Other | 15.5% | 0.5% | -15.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 81.3% | 70.5% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 41.7% | 50.2% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 22.6% | 16.7% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 12.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.7% | 50.6% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 27.1% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 8.2% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 7.8% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 6.3% | -19.8% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marloes Road was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marloes Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 10th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39A Marloes Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,301,000 | 2020-08-12 | £1,190,501 |
| Lower Maisonette 41A Marloes Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2019-03-19 | £1,677,754 |
| 43 Marloes Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,625,000 | 2019-01-07 | £2,831,528 |
| First Floor Flat 45 Marloes Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2017-05-09 | £529,567 |
| 57 Marloes Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2015-12-07 | £3,053,341 |
W8 6LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W8 6LA 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 | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,896 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 | 314 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 | 574 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 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,239 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 | 3,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,777 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 | 3,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,731 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 | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Wade 205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fait Maison | 3 Stratford Road, LONDON | 34 yd | |
| San Pietro | 7 Stratford Road, LONDON | 72 yd | |
| La Beatrice Place | 1 Beatrice Place, LONDON | 95 yd | |
| Thai Terrace | 14 Wright's Lane, LONDON | 239 yd | |
| The Abingdon | Public House, 54 Abingdon Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 2 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 154 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 357 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 370 yd | |
| The Earls Court Tavern | Public House, 123 Earl's Court Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 401 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 419 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 449 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Units 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 449 yd | |
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 401 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 454 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 455 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 456 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 70 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 103 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 167 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 530 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 639 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.