Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4DG.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 91,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W8 4DG 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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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W8 4DG — age 40, 42% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

W8 4DG is a well-regarded residential area on Kensington Church Street, 0.4km from Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W8 4DG 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00014130 (shared with 10 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 4DG. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.8%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed22.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 725,000

2 sales · Mean £ 725,000

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

Crime around W8 4DG 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.

Violence and sexual offences181
Anti-social behaviour178
Other theft134
Shoplifting115
Theft from the person83

school Local Schools

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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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Fox Primary School

Outstanding408 pupils0.4 km
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Holland Park School

Inadequate0.5 km
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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.8 km
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College Park School

Good104 pupils1.2 km
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Hallfield Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km
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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

Outstanding1027 pupils1.3 km
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Colville Primary School

Outstanding455 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Juliette's Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Kensington Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Palace Court Hotel1.0 km
  • London Lodge Hotel1.0 km
  • Bayswater Inn0.9 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

255 nearby
  • Vincent House0.8 km
  • Bone Daddies Kensington0.6 km
  • Copthorne Tara Hotel0.8 km
  • Fait Maison0.8 km
  • HUX American Brasserie1.0 km
  • + 250 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Garden Basket0.9 km
  • Miller of Kensington0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • F J M Calder0.5 km
  • Gate Cinema0.6 km
  • + 68 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Coco Momo1.0 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.8 km
  • Drop Kensington0.8 km
  • Gloucester Arms0.9 km
  • The Hansom Cab1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Bayswater Express1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Hello Japan0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Abu Maher0.8 km
  • Amorino0.8 km
  • Juice Land0.8 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kensington Olympia1.4 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.5 km
  • Shepherds Bush1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.5 km