Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

228

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 91,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W8 4DP 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W8 4DP — age 36, 33% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.

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

W8 4DP is a mixed residential area on Kensington Church Street, 0.3km from Pembridge in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00014142 (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 4DP. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 399,500

8 sales · Mean £ 506,124

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

Crime around W8 4DP is above average at 107 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.

Anti-social behaviour206
Violence and sexual offences194
Other theft155
Theft from the person131
Burglary112

school Local Schools

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Fox Primary School

Outstanding408 pupils0.2 km
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Holland Park School

Inadequate0.6 km
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College Park School

Good104 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.8 km
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Colville Primary School

Outstanding455 pupils0.9 km
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Hallfield Primary School

Good407 pupils0.9 km
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St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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St Clement and St James CofE Primary School

Good191 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

307 nearby
  • Arro Coffee0.9 km
  • Grilandia0.8 km
  • Gail's0.9 km
  • The Ledbury0.9 km
  • Bucket Seafood0.7 km
  • + 302 more
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Oree0.7 km
  • Bens Grocer of Holland Park0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • F J M Calder0.1 km
  • Gate Cinema0.2 km
  • + 85 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Princess Royal0.8 km
  • Castle PH0.9 km
  • Churchill Arms0.2 km
  • Prince Albert0.2 km
  • The Champion0.2 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

40 nearby
  • Safestay0.9 km
  • YWCA0.9 km
  • Bayswater Inn0.5 km
  • Garden Court Hotel0.7 km
  • La Suite West Hotel0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Supermarket of Dreams1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Wilko1.0 km
  • Whole Foods Market0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Hello Japan0.2 km
  • Pret A Manger0.1 km
  • Mai Sushi0.9 km
  • KTV Poke0.5 km
  • Abu Maher0.6 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Paddington1.5 km
  • Kensington Olympia1.6 km
  • Shepherds Bush1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.2 km