Alma Terrace is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6QY 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 Alma Terrace, London, W8 6QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6RE, W8 6RB, W8 6QX, W8 6QA, W8 6RG, W8 6RF, W8 6QU, W8 6RH, W8 6JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W8 6QY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 49.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.5% | 50.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 40% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 70.8% | 69% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 20.6% |
| Good health | 22.3% | 24.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6QY this area, 4.9% 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 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 70% | 74.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.5% | 80.8% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 45.5% | 49.1% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 20.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.6% | 13% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 11.7% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.1% 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 | 45.5% | 49.1% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.2% | 29.1% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 7.4% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Terrace was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Alma Terrace has the 12th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 38th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Alma Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,375,000 | 2015-08-24 | £5,526,902 |
| 8 Alma Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,300,000 | 2014-11-07 | £4,215,337 |
| 3 Alma Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,850,000 | 2011-12-05 | £7,091,345 |
| 7 Alma Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,450,000 | 2011-03-31 | £5,083,645 |
| 2 Alma Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,860,000 | 2004-06-01 | £5,731,466 |
W8 6QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 29% 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 6QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W8 6QY 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 58 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 2,902 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 | 194 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 | 659 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 | 755 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 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmore Primary School Avonmore Road , W14 8SH | 3out of 4 | 1,051 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 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 2,117 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 | 1,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,907 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 | 3,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Wade 205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pietro | 7 Stratford Road, LONDON | 69 yd | |
| Fait Maison | 3 Stratford Road, LONDON | 110 yd | |
| The Abingdon | Public House, 54 Abingdon Road | 155 yd | |
| La Beatrice Place | 1 Beatrice Place, LONDON | 210 yd | |
| R&H Cafe Gallery | 84 Abingdon Villas, LONDON | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 56 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 134 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 223 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 264 yd | |
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 347 yd | |
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 376 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 376 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 376 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 376 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 386 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 444 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 451 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 56 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 73 yd | |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 461 yd | |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 609 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 | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.