Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

200

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 91,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W8 4AQ 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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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. W8 4AQ's 54% ownership and 42-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. Property prices are trending down 52.4% year-on-year.

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

W8 4AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Vicarage Gate, 0.6km from Kensington 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £4.9M, down 52.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00014127 (shared with 7 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 4AQ. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.8%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed18.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 5,500,000

15 sales · Mean £ 6,740,733

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

Crime around W8 4AQ is above average at 106 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 offences163
Anti-social behaviour147
Other theft119
Shoplifting83
Theft from the person76

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

Inadequate0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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St James & St John Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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Colville Primary School

Outstanding455 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Simply Oriental Foods0.7 km
  • Waitrose Kensington Gardens0.8 km
  • William Hill0.8 km
  • Falafel Zaki Zaki0.9 km
  • Kuro Bakery0.5 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

36 nearby
  • Hotel 430.8 km
  • Smart Hyde Park View Hostel0.9 km
  • The Gore Hotel1.0 km
  • Hilltop Hotel0.7 km
  • Hotel Blue Bells0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

270 nearby
  • Halepi Caf?0.9 km
  • Latvian Welfare Club0.8 km
  • The Central Pantry Cafe0.9 km
  • Cheval Thorney Court0.7 km
  • Bibida0.5 km
  • + 265 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Bar Torelli0.8 km
  • Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.5 km
  • Onezo0.6 km
  • Urban Social0.8 km
  • Cafe Society1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Ladbroke Arms Public House0.9 km
  • Notting Hill Arts Club0.5 km
  • Old Swan0.5 km
  • Sun in Splendour0.8 km
  • The Uxbridge Arms0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Bayswater Express0.8 km
  • Wilko0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kensington Olympia1.5 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
  • London Paddington1.6 km

Bus Stops

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