W11 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on St Lukes Mews, 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 1DF is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.6M, down 3.3% year-on-year. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00014168 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST LUKES MEWS, W11 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LUKES MEWS, W11 1DF.
225
42
£ 52,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W11 1DF 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
With 50% social renting, W11 1DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W11 1DF. The average age is 41.8. 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
Terraced
£ 2,150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 2,235,714
Flat
£ 2,750,000
2 sales · Mean £ 2,750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W11 1DF is above average at 138 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
Colville Primary School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Golborne Children's Centre
Maxilla Nursery School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Bevington Primary School
Thomas Jones Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
131 nearby- Cut Price Liqourmart1.0 km
- All Nations Tropical Foods0.9 km
- Bismillah Halal Bazaar1.0 km
- Champers Wines0.8 km
- Kings Seafood0.7 km
- + 126 more
Restaurant, Cafe
256 nearby- Dhaba @ 490.9 km
- Frankfort Arms0.8 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Moha Abdal Hossain0.7 km
- Soor Lebanese Restaurant0.7 km
- + 251 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- French Tacos Uk0.7 km
- Gusto Pizza0.8 km
- Wraps & Wings0.8 km
- Star Pizza1.0 km
- By Chef Jen0.9 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Grand Plaza0.9 km
- Bayswater Inn0.9 km
- Garden Court Hotel0.9 km
- Lords Hotel0.8 km
- Pembridge Palace Hotel0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Silver Hill0.4 km
- The Hayden Pub & Rooms0.8 km
- Franklin's Wines0.5 km
- Bertie Blossoms0.6 km
- Chilled Eskimo1.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shepherds Bush1.7 km
- Queens Park London1.8 km
- London Paddington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Westbourne Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W111DF · Data under Open Government Licence