Allen Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6UY 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 Allen Street, London, W8 6UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6AQ, W8 6UZ, W8 6UU, W8 6UR, W8 6AN, W8 6XA, W8 6AD, W8 6AH, W8 6AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W8 6UY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 53.6% | 52.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 37% | 36% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 47.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 64.9% | 63.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 29.6% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6UY this area, 8.2% 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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.9% | 62.4% | -3.5% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4.1% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 71.8% | 71.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 8.6% | 3.9% | -4.7% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 36.1% 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 | 37.5% | 36.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -47.1% |
| European Union | 23.4% | 22% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 15.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 15.6% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 10.9% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.2% 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 | 35.4% | 36.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -47.1% |
| 10+ Years | 18.9% | 30.2% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 19.5% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 17.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.6% | 5.4% | -24.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| France | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allen Street was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Allen Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abingdon and the 59th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage 6 Allen Mansions Allen Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-09 | £159,420 |
| Flat 10 Allen Mansions Allen Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2023-06-09 | £793,116 |
| Flat 3 Allen Mansions Allen Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,070,000 | 2022-09-30 | £1,518,000 |
| Garage 11 Allen Mansions Allen Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-06-24 | £197,493 |
| Flat 11 Allen Mansions Allen Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,005,000 | 2021-06-17 | £927,433 |
W8 6UY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 6UY 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 | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 1,719 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 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out 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 | 2,573 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 | 225 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 | 514 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 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 5,319 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 | 851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,368 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 | 2,022 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 | 1,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,126 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 | 3,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,191 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 | 3,415 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 | 426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 1 St. Albans Grove , W8 5PN | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne College 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Eden's School 39-41 Victoria Road , Kensington W8 5RJ | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holland Park Pre-Preparatory School 5 Holland Road , Kensington W14 8HJ | - not rated | 853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj of Kensington | Ground Floor, 1 Abingdon Road | 75 yd | |
| Trailfinders Staff Canteen | Ground Floor, 21 Abingdon Road | 75 yd | |
| Kitchen W8 | 11-13 Abingdon Road, LONDON | 75 yd | |
| W8 Catering Limited | 3 Abingdon Road, LONDON | 75 yd | |
| Papaya Tree Thai Restaurant | Basement, 209 Kensington High Street | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Kensington | 37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 160 yd | |
| The Holland | PUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road | 167 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 190 yd | |
| The Scarsdale | Public House, 23A Edwardes Square | 286 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Cookies | Unit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 369 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Units 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street | 369 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 420 yd | |
| Genji Inc | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 531 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 162 yd | |
| Wilko | 172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 205 yd | |
| La Mart | 168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 206 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 420 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 124 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 234 yd | |
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 287 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 306 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 333 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club) 17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.