Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

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

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Population

204

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 91,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W8 4EZ 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W8 4EZ — age 40, 27% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

W8 4EZ 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% 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 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4EZ are sourced from Output Area E00014118 (shared with 36 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 4EZ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.6%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed17.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 12%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,032,500

6 sales · Mean £ 1,032,500

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

Crime around W8 4EZ is above average at 108 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 behaviour168
Violence and sexual offences167
Other theft120
Shoplifting113
Theft from the person82

school Local Schools

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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.2 km
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Fox Primary School

Outstanding408 pupils0.5 km
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Holland Park School

Inadequate0.7 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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St James & St John Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Kensington Primary Academy

Outstanding201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Simply Oriental Foods0.8 km
  • Waitrose Kensington Gardens0.9 km
  • William Hill0.9 km
  • Kuro Bakery0.6 km
  • Kuro Bakery0.7 km
  • + 58 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Hotel 431.0 km
  • Hilltop Hotel0.8 km
  • Hotel Blue Bells0.8 km
  • The Lost Poet0.9 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton London Hyde Park0.7 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

257 nearby
  • Latvian Welfare Club0.9 km
  • Bibida0.6 km
  • Brown and Rosie0.8 km
  • Bullgogi0.7 km
  • Chik'n0.7 km
  • + 252 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bar Torelli0.9 km
  • Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.6 km
  • Onezo0.6 km
  • Urban Social0.9 km
  • Hello Japan0.6 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

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 Arms0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Bayswater Express1.0 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.4 km
  • Kensington Olympia1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.4 km