Cheniston Gardens is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6TG 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 Cheniston Gardens, London, W8 6TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6TF, W8 6TH, W8 5LA, W8 6TQ, W8 5SN, W8 6TD, W8 5SJ, W8 6TJ, W8 6TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 6TG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.2% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 62.2% | 15.6% | 51.0% | 11.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 37.8% | -15.6% | 49.0% | -11.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W8 6TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 69.3% | 65% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.3% | 15% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.3% | 54.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 6TG this area, 7% 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 71.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.6% | 71.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 15.9% | 7% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 76.9% | 63.9% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 19.2% 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 | 31% | 19.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -64.0% |
| European Union | 29.9% | 30.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 24.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 22.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 11.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 19.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.7% 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 | 28.1% | 19.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -64.0% |
| 10+ Years | 21% | 33.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 21.5% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.7% | 76.7% | -36.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 11% | 1.5% | 9.5% |
| Other Europe | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheniston Gardens was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cheniston Gardens has the 26th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 120th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 11 Cheniston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-05-02 | £855,809 |
| Flat C 15 Cheniston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-14 | £165,348 |
| Flat D 15 Cheniston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-10-28 | £1,109,510 |
| Flat A 15 Cheniston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-04-21 | £631,757 |
| Flat A 11 Cheniston Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-01-29 | £568,536 |
W8 6TG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6TG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W8 6TG 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,539 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 | 2,081 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 | 1,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,032 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 | 3,186 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 | 3,238 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 | 204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne College 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton House Belgravia Preparatory School 2 Elvaston Place , SW7 5QH | - not rated | 763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Terrace | 14 Wright's Lane, LONDON | 18 yd | |
| Holiday Inn London - Kensington | Hotel Kensington Close Hotel, Wright's Lane | 117 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Limited | 27 Wright's Lane, LONDON | 117 yd | |
| Muffin Man Tea Shop | 12 Wright's Lane, LONDON | 164 yd | |
| VPM Executive Catering Ltd | Third and Fourth Floor, 9 Derry Street | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 239 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 271 yd | |
| Greyhound Public House | Public House, 1 Kensington Square | 350 yd | |
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 381 yd | |
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 210 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Units 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 210 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 230 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 342 yd | |
| Banh Me | 62-64 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 230 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 273 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 334 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 342 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 151 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 287 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 425 yd | |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 507 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Kensington) KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.