Overview of W8 6XD

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Abingdon Villas is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 6XD 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 Abingdon Villas, London, W8 6XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W8 6AW, W8 6PP, W8 6XA, W8 6BU, W8 6UZ, W8 6AP, W8 6AN, W8 6AR, W8 6AQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W8 6XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.9%51.9%4.0% 51.0% 0.9%
Male52.1%48.1%-4.0% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.5%39.4%8.9% 37.9% 1.5%
Married: Opposite sex63.3%49%-14.3% 44.2% 4.8%
Divorced2.7%7.7%5.0% 9.1% -1.4%
Widowed3.5%3.8%0.3% 6.1% -2.3%

Health

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%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health66.6%71.3%4.7% 48.4% 22.9%
Good health27.2%20.7%-6.5% 33.6% -12.9%
Fair health5.2%6.3%1.1% 12.7% -6.4%
Bad health0.7%1.3%0.6% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0.3%0.4%0.1% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 6XD this area, 2.9% 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 72.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications2.2%2.9%0.7% 18.2% -15.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.7%2.9%0.2% 9.6% -6.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.8%8.3%2.5% 13.4% -5.1%
Apprenticeship0.4%2.4%2.0% 5.3% -2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.8%9.3%0.5% 16.9% -7.6%
Degree or Similar72.6%72.7%0.1% 33.8% 38.9%
Other7.5%1.5%-6.0% 2.8% -1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese3.1%0.4%-2.7% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian1%1.3%0.3% 3.1% -1.8%
Pakistani0%0.8%0.8% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian3.8%1.7%-2.1% 1.6% 0.1%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.4%2.1%-0.3% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0.7%0%-0.7% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other1%0.8%-0.2% 0.8% 0.0%
White87.6%88.6%1.0% 81.4% 7.2%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Arab0%1.3%1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Other0%2.1%2.1% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.1%49.6%-4.5% 83.2% -33.6%
European Union16.2%24.2%8.0% 6.1% 18.1%
Rest of Europe1%0.8%-0.2% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa2.4%1.7%-0.7% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia7.9%5.5%-2.4% 5.6% -0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean15.5%14.4%-1.1% 1.3% 13.1%
Oceania2.8%3.8%1.0% 0.3% 3.5%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK52.8%49.4%-3.4% 83.2% -33.8%
10+ Years13.1%24.5%11.4% 9.8% 14.7%
5-10 Years9%12.2%3.2% 2.9% 9.3%
2-5 Years5.9%5.1%-0.8% 2.2% 2.9%
Less than 2 years19.3%8.9%-10.4% 1.9% 7.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom58.8% 76.7% -17.9%
Ireland3.8% 0.6% 3.2%
France8% 0.3% 7.7%
Germany1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Italy3.8% 0.6% 3.2%
Portugal2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Spain0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Other EU countries5% 1.5% 3.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean4.6% 0.3% 4.3%
Central and South America2.9% 0.2% 2.7%
Oceania2.5% 0.1% 2.4%
No passport held3.8% 13.5% -9.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.6% 37.2% -13.6%
Christian64.6% 46.2% 18.4%
Jewish1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Muslim3.4% 6.5% -3.1%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Abingdon Villas Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abingdon Villas was 170.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Abingdon Villas has the 34th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 221st highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£80,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W8 6XD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Abingdon Villas are based on 173 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Abingdon Villas, London, W8 6XD

Estimated Average Property Prices for W8 6XD

Average Price
£4,537,458
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£5,910,120
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,821,630
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abingdon Villas

Average Price
£3,383,435
Semi-Detached
£3,748,982
Terraced
£4,853,726
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,107,935
Other
£1,518,410

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abingdon VillasStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
52 Abingdon Villas, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£6,326,0002022-03-31 £5,748,699
56 Abingdon Villas, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£5,505,9892022-02-28 £5,293,359
46 Abingdon Villas, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£6,452,0502019-11-12 £6,658,045
Lower Maisonette At 48 Abingdon Villas, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,395,0002016-02-29 £2,234,510
Top Floor Flat 58 Abingdon Villas, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£440,0002010-02-22 £681,849
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W8 6XD

Employment

W8 6XD 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.

W8 6XD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6XD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee68
Self-Employed41
Retired35
Student (economically inactive)22
Looking after home or family16
Part-Time Employee11
Other8
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities56
Professional, scientific and technical activities35
Other12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles11
Information and communication9
Accommodation and food service activities4
Manufacturing4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Human health and social work activities4
Transport and storage3
Administrative and support service activities3
Education2
Real estate activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Construction1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 1,455 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 1,983 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,132 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,610 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,773 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 133 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP
3out of 4 596 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 4 717 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Avonmore Primary School
Avonmore Road , W14 8SH
3out of 4 1,022 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE
3out of 4 1,088 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 857 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,134 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ
4out of 4 1,320 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,986 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG
4out of 4 2,076 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

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 1,503 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 1,879 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY
- not rated 3,134 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,269 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,972 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 3,499 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 3,539 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Snowflake School
10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB
- not rated 579 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Kensington Wade
205 Warwick Road , London W14 8PU
- not rated 662 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas's Kensington
17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR
- not rated 675 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Ashbourne Independent School
17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL
- not rated 788 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Collingham
23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL
- not rated 964 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The AbingdonPublic House, 54 Abingdon Road76 yd
R&H Cafe Gallery84 Abingdon Villas, LONDON139 yd
Sichuan PoPoBasement And Ground Floor, 35 Earl's Court Road162 yd
San Pietro7 Stratford Road, LONDON180 yd
Raj of KensingtonGround Floor, 1 Abingdon Road182 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BritanniaPublic House, 1 Allen Street79 yd
Drop Kensington37 Earl's Court Road, LONDON165 yd
Devonshire ArmsPublic House The, 37 Marloes Road209 yd
The HollandPUBLIC HOUSE, 25 Earl's Court Road219 yd
The Hansom Cab84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON232 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ben's CookiesUnit 12 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street431 yd
Pret A MangerUnits 14 And 16 Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High Street431 yd
JoJo's Peri Peri117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON462 yd
Mai Sushi113 Kensington High Street, LONDON468 yd
Damascus Gate170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON486 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose243 Kensington High Street, LONDON255 yd
La Mart168-170 Kensington High Street, LONDON315 yd
Wilko172-174 Kensington High Street, LONDON316 yd
Marks & Spencer113 Kensington High Street, LONDON468 yd
Sainsbury'sBasement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road486 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Heartcore Fitness (Kensington)
STRATFORD ROAD
185 yd
Fitness Academy (Closed)
Stratford Road
health and fitness suite185 yd
Club Kensington (Closed)
201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street
health and fitness suite236 yd
Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club
PEMBROKE SQUARE
tennis courts263 yd
Imagine Spa And Health Club
WRIGHTS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool299 yd
Core Collective
PHILLIMORE WALK
330 yd
Equinox Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite483 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool573 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool685 yd
Virgin Active Classic (The Kensington Club)
17A 17A OLD COURT PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool734 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed220.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.