W11 1QU is an up-and-coming urban area on Lancaster Road, 0.6km from St. Charles in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Colville ward and the Kensington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W11 1QU 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 25.8% 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 1QU are sourced from Output Area E00014174 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER ROAD, W11 1QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, W11 1QU.
265
37
£ 52,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W11 1QU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W11 1QU — age 37, 37% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.2M. Property prices are trending down 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W11 1QU. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 927,000
13 sales · Mean £ 995,730
Terraced
£ 3,250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 3,250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W11 1QU is above average at 129 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.
school Local Schools
Thomas Jones Primary School
Kensington Aldridge Academy
Oxford Gardens Primary School
All Saints Catholic College
Bevington Primary School
Golborne Children's Centre
Maxilla Nursery School
St Charles Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
171 nearby- The Sushi Box Stop0.5 km
- Blakes0.1 km
- Flying Horse Coffee0.5 km
- Golborne Cafe0.6 km
- MoMos0.1 km
- + 166 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Andrews Garage0.1 km
- Cash & Carry0.6 km
- Chinese Tea Company0.4 km
- D J News0.8 km
- Dillons Chemists0.8 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Star Pizza0.8 km
- Find Ur Hummos0.8 km
- Roll Baby Notting Hill0.4 km
- Whittard of Chelsea0.5 km
- De Nadas Empanadas0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bertie Blossoms0.5 km
- Chilled Eskimo0.9 km
- Laylow0.9 km
- Sporting Club De Londres0.9 km
- The Castle0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Portobello Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shepherds Bush1.3 km
- Kensal Green1.8 km
- Queens Park London2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.1 km
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.1 km
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W111QU · Data under Open Government Licence