W11 1AS is an up-and-coming urban area on Tavistock Road, 0.5km from Westbourne Grove in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Colville ward and the Kensington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W11 1AS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £795k. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00014164 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAVISTOCK ROAD, W11 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK ROAD, W11 1AS.
218
44
£ 52,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W11 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W11 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W11 1AS. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 795,000
2 sales · Mean £ 795,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W11 1AS are high at 143 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Golborne Children's Centre
Maxilla Nursery School
Bevington Primary School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Colville Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Thomas Jones Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
133 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
- + 128 more
Restaurant, Cafe
232 nearby- The Palki0.9 km
- Dhaba @ 490.8 km
- Dj'S Caribbean Cuisine0.9 km
- Frankfort Arms0.7 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.6 km
- + 227 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co Operative Food Stores0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- French Tacos Uk0.7 km
- Gusto Pizza0.7 km
- Wraps & Wings0.7 km
- Star Pizza0.8 km
- De Nadas Empanadas0.4 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Real Drinks0.4 km
- The KPH0.5 km
- The Pelican0.1 km
- The Princess Royal0.8 km
- Franklin's Wines0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Lost Poet1.0 km
- New Linden Hotel0.9 km
- Lords Hotel1.0 km
- Portobello Hotel0.8 km
- Juliette's Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Park London1.6 km
- Shepherds Bush1.8 km
- Kensal Green1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W111AS · Data under Open Government Licence