Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

W8 4GT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W8 4GT.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 80,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W8 4GT 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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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W8 4GT has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 38 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

W8 4GT is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Abingdon ward and the Kensington constituency.

Day-to-day life in W8 4GT has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4GT are sourced from Output Area E00014065 (shared with 596 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 4GT. 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

White / British49.8%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed32.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around W8 4GT is moderate at 69 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 offences178
Anti-social behaviour123
Shoplifting123
Other theft91
Vehicle crime80

school Local Schools

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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.0 km
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Kensington Primary Academy

Outstanding201 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.6 km
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Holland Park School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Avonmore Primary School

Good216 pupils0.9 km
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Fox Primary School

Outstanding408 pupils1.0 km
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St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

Outstanding1027 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Argos0.8 km
  • Earl's Court Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Garden Basket0.4 km
  • Miller of Kensington0.4 km
  • Sweet Express0.8 km
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

36 nearby
  • London Lodge Hotel0.4 km
  • Trebovir Hotel0.8 km
  • Seraphine Hotel0.1 km
  • Kensington West Hotel0.8 km
  • 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel0.6 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.4 km
  • Drop Kensington0.1 km
  • Gloucester Arms1.0 km
  • The Hansom Cab0.3 km
  • Windsor Castle0.9 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

215 nearby
  • Bone Daddies Kensington0.2 km
  • Copthorne Tara Hotel0.0 km
  • Dreamtel Hotel0.7 km
  • Fait Maison0.4 km
  • Hotel Indigo Kensington0.8 km
  • + 210 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Banh Me0.7 km
  • Ben's Cookies0.5 km
  • The Novu Korean0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Star Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kensington Olympia0.8 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.0.8 km
  • West Brompton1.2 km

Bus Stops

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