W8 4BU is a well-regarded residential area on Kensington Church Street, 0.6km from Pembridge in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W8 4BU offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £780k, up 130.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00014120 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BU.
212
43
£ 91,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4BU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. W8 4BU's 54% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £780k. Property prices are trending up 130.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W8 4BU. The average age is 43.0. 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
£ 782,500
12 sales · Mean £ 1,138,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4BU is above average at 118 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
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
College Park School
Hallfield Primary School
Colville Primary School
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
278 nearby- The Abingdon1.0 km
- Halepi Caf?1.0 km
- Latvian Welfare Club0.8 km
- The Central Pantry Cafe1.0 km
- Bibida0.3 km
- + 273 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Simply Oriental Foods0.7 km
- Waitrose Kensington Gardens0.9 km
- William Hill0.8 km
- Falafel Zaki Zaki0.8 km
- Jeroboams0.9 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Hotel 430.9 km
- Smart Hyde Park View Hostel1.0 km
- Hilltop Hotel0.5 km
- Hotel Blue Bells0.6 km
- The Lost Poet0.6 km
- + 32 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
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- Supermarket of Dreams1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kensington Olympia1.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 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 Station0.4 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.4 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W84BU · Data under Open Government Licence