Stratford Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6RB 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 Stratford Road, London, W8 6RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6RE, W8 6QY, W8 6QA, W8 6QU, W8 6QT, W8 6JW, W8 6PX, W8 6QX, W8 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 6RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 53.7% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 46.3% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 33.3% | -7.9% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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%) 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 | 65.4% | 72.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 24.5% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 20.1% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -13.5% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 6RB this area, 6.9% 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 2.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.7% | 75.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.7% | 77.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 19% | 17.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 51.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 26.6% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 4.8% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 7.4% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| France | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Road was 100.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stratford Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15B Stratford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,640,000 | 2024-06-07 | £1,387,692 |
| 19 Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,690,000 | 2022-10-28 | £4,677,837 |
| 23A Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2021-09-30 | £1,681,839 |
| 21 Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,125,000 | 2021-06-25 | £4,168,883 |
| 17 Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,275,000 | 2019-09-02 | £5,427,347 |
W8 6RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 1,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,372 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 | 300 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 | 699 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 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | - not rated | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community 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 | 5,417 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 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,554 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 | 1,783 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 | 1,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,364 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 | 3,567 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 | 520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Maternelle St Jude's Street , Courtfield Gardens SW5 0LX | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pietro | 7 Stratford Road, LONDON | 106 yd | |
| The Abingdon | Public House, 54 Abingdon Road | 134 yd | |
| Fait Maison | 3 Stratford Road, LONDON | 148 yd | |
| R&H Cafe Gallery | 84 Abingdon Villas, LONDON | 193 yd | |
| Eve Restaurant | 202-220 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 64 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 173 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 184 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 240 yd | |
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 331 yd | |
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 357 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 357 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 357 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 357 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 375 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 449 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 449 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 86 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 110 yd | |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 256 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 448 yd | |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.