W8 4AL is an active urban area on Brunswick Gardens, 0.6km from Pembridge in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00014147 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNSWICK GARDENS, W8 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK GARDENS, W8 4AL.
188
40
£ 91,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4AL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 40, W8 4AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.6M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W8 4AL. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,030,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,342,000
Terraced
£ 7,301,000
2 sales · Mean £ 7,301,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4AL is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fox Primary School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Holland Park School
College Park School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Hallfield Primary School
Colville Primary School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Simply Oriental Foods0.7 km
- Waitrose Kensington Gardens0.8 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- Falafel Zaki Zaki0.8 km
- Jeroboams0.9 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Hotel 430.8 km
- Smart Hyde Park View Hostel0.9 km
- Hilltop Hotel0.5 km
- Hotel Blue Bells0.6 km
- The Lost Poet0.6 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
277 nearby- Halepi Caf?0.9 km
- Latvian Welfare Club0.8 km
- The Central Pantry Cafe0.9 km
- Bibida0.4 km
- Brown and Rosie0.5 km
- + 272 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bar Torelli0.7 km
- Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.4 km
- Onezo0.4 km
- Urban Social0.8 km
- Brazilian House Ltd0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Ladbroke Arms Public House0.7 km
- Notting Hill Arts Club0.3 km
- Old Swan0.3 km
- Sun in Splendour0.6 km
- The Uxbridge Arms0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kensington Olympia1.5 km
- London Paddington1.6 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.3 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.3 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.4 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.4 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W84AL · Data under Open Government Licence