Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

LANCER SQUARE, W8 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCER SQUARE, W8 4AX.

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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 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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Shoplifting172
Anti-social behaviour162
Violence and sexual offences158
Other theft127
Theft from the person88

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 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.3 km
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Kensington Primary Academy

Outstanding201 pupils1.3 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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