Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

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

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Population

185

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 91,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W8 4BD 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W8 4BD spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4BD 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00014133 (shared with 16 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 4BD. 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 / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed16.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 8%
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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

£ 1,950,000

5 sales · Mean £ 2,015,000

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

Crime around W8 4BD is above average at 104 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 behaviour173
Shoplifting173
Other theft140
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 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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College Park School

Good104 pupils1.2 km
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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

Outstanding1027 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Juliette's Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Kensington Court Hotel1.0 km
  • London Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • Bayswater Inn1.0 km
  • Bowden Court Hostel0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

247 nearby
  • Vincent House0.8 km
  • Bone Daddies Kensington0.6 km
  • Copthorne Tara Hotel0.7 km
  • Fait Maison0.8 km
  • HUX American Brasserie0.9 km
  • + 242 more
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Argos1.0 km
  • Garden Basket0.8 km
  • Miller of Kensington0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • F J M Calder0.6 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Coco Momo0.9 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.8 km
  • Drop Kensington0.8 km
  • Gloucester Arms0.8 km
  • The Hansom Cab0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Hello Japan0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Abu Maher0.9 km
  • Amorino0.9 km
  • Juice Land0.9 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kensington Olympia1.4 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.4 km
  • Shepherds Bush1.7 km

Bus Stops

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