Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

W11 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W11 1AN.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W11 1AN 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W11 1AN has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W11 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from St. Charles in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Colville ward and the Kensington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W11 1AN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00014150 (shared with 4 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 1AN. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.9%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean18.5%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near W11 1AN are high at 152 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.

Violence and sexual offences569
Drugs410
Anti-social behaviour384
Theft from the person245
Other theft227

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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Colville Primary School

Outstanding455 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Jones Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Outstanding691 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.6 km
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St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

125 nearby
  • Cut Price Liqourmart0.7 km
  • All Nations Tropical Foods0.8 km
  • Bismillah Halal Bazaar0.9 km
  • Champers Wines1.0 km
  • Kings Seafood0.7 km
  • + 120 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

223 nearby
  • The Palki0.8 km
  • Dhaba @ 491.0 km
  • Dj'S Caribbean Cuisine0.9 km
  • Frankfort Arms0.8 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 218 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • French Tacos Uk0.8 km
  • Gusto Pizza0.9 km
  • Wraps & Wings0.9 km
  • De Nadas Empanadas0.4 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Real Drinks0.4 km
  • The KPH0.3 km
  • The Pelican0.1 km
  • The Princess Royal0.9 km
  • Franklin's Wines0.6 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Lost Poet1.0 km
  • Juliette's Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
  • Portobello Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shepherds Bush1.6 km
  • Queens Park London1.7 km
  • Kensal Green1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.3 km
  • Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.3 km
  • Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.3 km
  • Westbourne Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Westbourne Park Underground Station0.4 km