W8 4BB is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.
W8 4BB is 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 independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00014134 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W8 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W8 4BB.
183
41
£ 91,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W8 4BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W8 4BB. The average age is 41.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4BB 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
Kensington Primary Academy
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Hallfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Simply Oriental Foods0.9 km
- William Hill1.0 km
- Kuro Bakery0.6 km
- Kuro Bakery0.6 km
- London Souvenir and Supermarket0.7 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
243 nearby- Latvian Welfare Club1.0 km
- Bibida0.6 km
- Brown and Rosie0.8 km
- Bullgogi0.7 km
- Chik'n0.7 km
- + 238 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bar Torelli1.0 km
- Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.7 km
- Onezo0.6 km
- Abu Maher0.9 km
- Amorino0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Hilltop Hotel0.8 km
- Hotel Blue Bells0.9 km
- The Lost Poet0.9 km
- Doubletree By Hilton London Hyde Park0.7 km
- Juliette's Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Ladbroke Arms Public House0.9 km
- Notting Hill Arts Club0.6 km
- Old Swan0.6 km
- Sun in Splendour0.9 km
- The Uxbridge Arms0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Wilko0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Whole Foods Market0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kensington Olympia1.4 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.4 km
- Shepherds Bush1.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W84BB · Data under Open Government Licence