Stratford Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6RE 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 6RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6RB, W8 6QY, W8 6QU, W8 6QA, W8 6QT, W8 6QX, W8 6PP, W8 6PU, W8 6PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W8 6RE 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 6RE 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 Stratford Road was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stratford Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 18th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Scarsdale Studios, 21A Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,351,000 | 2019-07-02 | £1,335,382 |
| 10 Scarsdale Studios, 21A Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2015-06-05 | £1,016,731 |
| 4 Scarsdale Studios, 21A Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2015-05-14 | £1,105,359 |
| 5 Scarsdale Studios, 21A Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,620,000 | 2014-05-16 | £1,545,871 |
| 3 Scarsdale Studios, 21A Stratford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2012-11-02 | £1,365,548 |
W8 6RE 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 6RE 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 6RE 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 | 1,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,380 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 | 295 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 | 683 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 | 834 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 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 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 | 5,418 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 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,547 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 | 1,800 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 | 1,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,348 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 | 3,552 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 | 506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Maternelle St Jude's Street , Courtfield Gardens SW5 0LX | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 759 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 | 103 yd | |
| The Abingdon | Public House, 54 Abingdon Road | 126 yd | |
| Fait Maison | 3 Stratford Road, LONDON | 144 yd | |
| R&H Cafe Gallery | 84 Abingdon Villas, LONDON | 188 yd | |
| Eve Restaurant | 202-220 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 47 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 166 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 192 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 233 yd | |
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 307 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 | 374 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 374 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 374 yd | |
| Admiral | Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 363 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 374 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 433 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 435 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 88 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 107 yd | |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 260 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 437 yd | |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 619 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.