Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AG.

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Population

142

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 91,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W8 4AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. W8 4AG's 53% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

W8 4AG is a well-regarded residential area on Vicarage Gate, 0.5km from Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W8 4AG offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £4.5M.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00014121 (shared with 33 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 W8 4AG. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.9%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 4,250,000

9 sales · Mean £ 3,969,444

Terraced

£ 7,850,000

1 sales · Mean £ 7,850,000

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

Crime around W8 4AG is above average at 102 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.

Violence and sexual offences173
Anti-social behaviour147
Other theft125
Shoplifting84
Theft from the person78

school Local Schools

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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.4 km
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Fox Primary School

Outstanding408 pupils0.4 km
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Holland Park School

Inadequate0.6 km
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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.9 km
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College Park School

Good104 pupils1.1 km
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Hallfield Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 km
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St James & St John Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Colville Primary School

Outstanding455 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Amazon Fresh Stores0.5 km
  • Crispins Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Holland Green Express0.9 km
  • La Piccola Deli1.0 km
  • + 72 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Adoratrices Convent0.5 km
  • Bowden Court Hostel0.8 km
  • Laslett Hotel0.6 km
  • Seraphine Hotel0.8 km
  • Hilton London Hyde Park Hotel0.7 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Greyhound Public House0.5 km
  • The Holland0.9 km
  • The Scarsdale1.0 km
  • Windsor Castle0.5 km
  • Coco Momo1.0 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

267 nearby
  • Akira at Japan House0.4 km
  • BaxterStorey Limited0.6 km
  • Big City Dog0.7 km
  • Cafe De Fred0.8 km
  • Candella0.1 km
  • + 262 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Wilko0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Cafe Society1.0 km
  • Pasta Evangelists0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Banh Me0.3 km
  • Ben's Cookies0.5 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kensington Olympia1.5 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.5 km
  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.5 km