Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

TAVISTOCK CRESCENT, W11 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK CRESCENT, W11 1AL.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W11 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

W11 1AL is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.

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W11 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Tavistock Crescent, 0.6km from Westbourne Grove in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Colville ward and the Kensington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W11 1AL is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £532k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for W11 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00014162 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W11 1AL. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 580,000

7 sales · Mean £ 618,214

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W11 1AL are high at 151 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences538
Anti-social behaviour440
Drugs400
Theft from the person192
Other theft184

school Local Schools

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Maxilla Nursery School

Outstanding48 pupils0.2 km
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Golborne Children's Centre

Outstanding49 pupils0.2 km
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Bevington Primary School

Outstanding339 pupils0.4 km
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St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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Colville Primary School

Outstanding455 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good120 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School

Good74 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

231 nearby
  • Farruj & Caramel1.0 km
  • The Palki0.8 km
  • Dhaba @ 490.8 km
  • Dj'S Caribbean Cuisine0.8 km
  • Domino'S Pizza1.0 km
  • + 226 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Soul Food Stop1.0 km
  • French Tacos Uk0.6 km
  • Gusto Pizza0.7 km
  • Wraps & Wings0.7 km
  • De Nadas Empanadas0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • Cut Price Liqourmart0.8 km
  • All Nations Tropical Foods0.7 km
  • Bismillah Halal Bazaar0.8 km
  • Champers Wines0.8 km
  • Kings Seafood0.6 km
  • + 126 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Co Operative Food Stores0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Real Drinks0.4 km
  • The KPH0.5 km
  • The Pelican0.1 km
  • The Princess Royal0.8 km
  • Franklin's Wines0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Juliette's Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
  • Portobello Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Park London1.6 km
  • Shepherds Bush1.8 km
  • Kensal Green1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbourne Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Westbourne Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Westbourne Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.5 km