W11 2JR is an active urban area on Elgin Crescent, 0.4km from Notting Hill in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Colville ward and the Kensington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £880k.
Census 2021 statistics for W11 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00014156 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELGIN CRESCENT, W11 2JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGIN CRESCENT, W11 2JR.
125
41
£ 76,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W11 2JR 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 2JR — age 41, 33% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £880k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W11 2JR. The average age is 41.3. 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
£ 880,000
16 sales · Mean £ 1,018,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W11 2JR are high at 145 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
Thomas Jones Primary School
Kensington Aldridge Academy
Golborne Children's Centre
Maxilla Nursery School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Avondale Park Primary School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Lancaster West Community Fridge0.7 km
- Mini Super Market1.0 km
- Payless Food Ltd0.8 km
- Falafel Zaki Zaki0.5 km
- Jeroboams0.9 km
- + 102 more
Restaurant, Cafe
250 nearby- Park Kiosk1.0 km
- Bibida1.0 km
- Bodyism London - Clean And Lean Cafe0.4 km
- Brown and Rosie0.8 km
- Bullgogi0.9 km
- + 245 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Hilltop Hotel0.8 km
- Hotel Blue Bells0.9 km
- The Lost Poet0.7 km
- New Linden Hotel0.9 km
- Juliette's Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Ladbroke Arms Public House0.7 km
- Sun in Splendour0.7 km
- The Castle0.2 km
- The Uxbridge Arms0.9 km
- The Cock & Bottle0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Supermarket of Dreams0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Onezo0.9 km
- Whittard of Chelsea0.1 km
- De Nadas Empanadas0.8 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Happy Donuts0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shepherds Bush1.3 km
- Kensington Olympia1.9 km
- London Paddington2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 km
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 km
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W112JR · Data under Open Government Licence