W8 4AX is a mixed residential area on Lancer Square, 0.4km from Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W8 4AX 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 big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. 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. 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 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £4.7M.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00014118 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCER SQUARE, W8 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCER SQUARE, W8 4AX.
204
40
£ 91,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4AX 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W8 4AX — age 40, 27% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W8 4AX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 4,698,200
25 sales · Mean £ 6,164,052
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4AX is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Fox Primary School
Holland Park School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
College Park School
Kensington Primary Academy
Hallfield Primary School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Simply Oriental Foods0.9 km
- Waitrose Kensington Gardens1.0 km
- William Hill0.9 km
- Kuro Bakery0.7 km
- Kuro Bakery0.7 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
245 nearby- Latvian Welfare Club1.0 km
- Bibida0.7 km
- Brown and Rosie0.9 km
- Bullgogi0.8 km
- Chik'n0.8 km
- + 240 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bar Torelli1.0 km
- Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.7 km
- Onezo0.7 km
- Abu Maher0.9 km
- Amorino0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Hilltop Hotel0.9 km
- Hotel Blue Bells0.9 km
- The Lost Poet1.0 km
- Doubletree By Hilton London Hyde Park0.8 km
- Central Park Hotel1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Notting Hill Arts Club0.7 km
- Old Swan0.7 km
- Sun in Splendour1.0 km
- The Uxbridge Arms0.8 km
- Coronet Cinema and Print Room at the Coronet0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.3 km
- Kensington Olympia1.4 km
- London Paddington1.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W84AX · Data under Open Government Licence