Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

VICARAGE GARDENS, W8 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GARDENS, W8 4AH.

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Population

142

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 91,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W8 4AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. W8 4AH's 53% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £9.0M. Property prices are trending up 63.5% year-on-year.

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

W8 4AH is a well-regarded residential area on Vicarage Gardens, 0.5km from Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W8 4AH 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 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £9.0M, up 63.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00014121 (shared with 33 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 4AH. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.9%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 7,050,000

4 sales · Mean £ 6,900,000

Semi-Detached

£ 9,650,000

2 sales · Mean £ 9,650,000

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

Crime around W8 4AH is above average at 112 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 behaviour175
Violence and sexual offences167
Other theft135
Shoplifting106
Theft from the person98

school Local Schools

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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.4 km
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Fox Primary School

Outstanding408 pupils0.4 km
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Holland Park School

Inadequate0.6 km
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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.9 km
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College Park School

Good104 pupils1.1 km
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Hallfield Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 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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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Amazon Fresh Stores0.5 km
  • Crispins Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Holland Green Express0.9 km
  • La Piccola Deli0.9 km
  • + 72 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

29 nearby
  • Adoratrices Convent0.5 km
  • Hotel 430.9 km
  • Bowden Court Hostel0.8 km
  • Laslett Hotel0.6 km
  • Seraphine Hotel0.7 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Greyhound Public House0.5 km
  • The Holland0.8 km
  • The Scarsdale0.9 km
  • Windsor Castle0.4 km
  • Ladbroke Arms Public House0.8 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

264 nearby
  • Akira at Japan House0.4 km
  • BaxterStorey Limited0.6 km
  • Big City Dog0.7 km
  • Cafe De Fred0.8 km
  • Candella0.1 km
  • + 259 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Pasta Evangelists0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Bar Torelli0.9 km
  • Banh Me0.3 km
  • Ben's Cookies0.5 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kensington Olympia1.4 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.5 km
  • London Paddington1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.5 km
  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.5 km