Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

ELGIN CRESCENT, W11 2JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGIN CRESCENT, W11 2JR.

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Population

125

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 76,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed13.6%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences455
Drugs357
Anti-social behaviour309
Other theft235
Shoplifting232

school Local Schools

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Colville Primary School

Outstanding455 pupils0.2 km
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Thomas Jones Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils0.3 km
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Kensington Aldridge Academy

Outstanding1253 pupils0.6 km
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Golborne Children's Centre

Outstanding49 pupils0.6 km
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Maxilla Nursery School

Outstanding48 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School

Outstanding68 pupils0.7 km
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Avondale Park Primary School

Good325 pupils0.7 km
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St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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