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.
VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AG.
142
40
£ 91,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Fox Primary School
Holland Park School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
College Park School
Hallfield Primary School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Colville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: W84AG · Data under Open Government Licence