W8 4BY is a well-regarded residential area on Kensington Church Street, 0.5km from Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W8 4BY 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £937k, down 18.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00014120 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BY.
212
43
£ 91,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
W8 4BY is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 18.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W8 4BY. The average age is 43.0. 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
£ 940,525
9 sales · Mean £ 1,147,280
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4BY is above average at 106 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.
school Local Schools
Fox Primary School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Holland Park School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
College Park School
Hallfield Primary School
Colville Primary School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Amazon Fresh Stores0.5 km
- Crispins Food & Wine0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- Holland Green Express0.9 km
- La Piccola Deli1.0 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Adoratrices Convent0.5 km
- Hotel 430.9 km
- Bowden Court Hostel0.7 km
- Laslett Hotel0.5 km
- Seraphine Hotel0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Greyhound Public House0.6 km
- The Holland0.8 km
- The Scarsdale0.9 km
- Windsor Castle0.4 km
- Ladbroke Arms Public House0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
268 nearby- Akira at Japan House0.5 km
- BaxterStorey Limited0.6 km
- Big City Dog0.7 km
- Cafe De Fred0.8 km
- Candella0.2 km
- + 263 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Pasta Evangelists0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- Bar Torelli0.9 km
- Banh Me0.4 km
- Ben's Cookies0.5 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kensington Olympia1.4 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
- Shepherds Bush1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.4 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.4 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.4 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.5 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W84BY · Data under Open Government Licence