W8 4BD is a mixed residential area on Kensington Church Street, 0.4km 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, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00014133 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BD.
185
38
£ 91,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4BD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W8 4BD spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4BD. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,950,000
5 sales · Mean £ 2,015,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4BD is above average at 104 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
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Kensington Primary Academy
Hallfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Juliette's Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Kensington Court Hotel1.0 km
- London Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- Bayswater Inn1.0 km
- Bowden Court Hostel0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
247 nearby- Vincent House0.8 km
- Bone Daddies Kensington0.6 km
- Copthorne Tara Hotel0.7 km
- Fait Maison0.8 km
- HUX American Brasserie0.9 km
- + 242 more
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Argos1.0 km
- Garden Basket0.8 km
- Miller of Kensington0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- F J M Calder0.6 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Coco Momo0.9 km
- Devonshire Arms0.8 km
- Drop Kensington0.8 km
- Gloucester Arms0.8 km
- The Hansom Cab0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Hello Japan0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- Abu Maher0.9 km
- Amorino0.9 km
- Juice Land0.9 km
- + 19 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: W84BD · Data under Open Government Licence