W8 4AP is a mixed residential area on Berkeley 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.8M, down 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00014147 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERKELEY GARDENS, W8 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERKELEY GARDENS, W8 4AP.
188
40
£ 91,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4AP 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
W8 4AP is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W8 4AP. 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
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
£ 1,415,000
8 sales · Mean £ 1,361,250
Terraced
£ 5,000,000
5 sales · Mean £ 5,150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4AP is above average at 105 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 Clement and St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Simply Oriental Foods0.7 km
- Waitrose Kensington Gardens0.8 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- Falafel Zaki Zaki0.7 km
- Jeroboams0.9 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Hotel 430.8 km
- Smart Hyde Park View Hostel1.0 km
- Hilltop Hotel0.5 km
- Hotel Blue Bells0.6 km
- The Lost Poet0.6 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
280 nearby- Halepi Caf?0.9 km
- Latvian Welfare Club0.8 km
- The Central Pantry Cafe1.0 km
- Bibida0.3 km
- Brown and Rosie0.5 km
- + 275 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bar Torelli0.8 km
- Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.4 km
- Onezo0.4 km
- Urban Social0.8 km
- Brazilian House Ltd0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
22 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
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kensington Olympia1.5 km
- London Paddington1.6 km
- Shepherds Bush1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.3 km
- 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
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Postcode Profile: W84AP · Data under Open Government Licence