Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

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

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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 4DQ 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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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W8 4DQ — age 38, 32% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

W8 4DQ 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.

For renters and young professionals, W8 4DQ 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 independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% 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: Average house prices are around £365k.

Census 2021 statistics for W8 4DQ 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 4DQ. 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

£ 380,000

2 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

Crime around W8 4DQ 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.

Anti-social behaviour184
Violence and sexual offences182
Other theft134
Shoplifting115
Theft from the person83

school Local Schools

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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.8 km
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College Park School

Good104 pupils1.2 km
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Hallfield Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Simply Oriental Foods0.9 km
  • Waitrose Kensington Gardens1.0 km
  • William Hill0.9 km
  • Falafel Zaki Zaki1.0 km
  • Jeroboams1.0 km
  • + 68 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Hotel 431.0 km
  • Hilltop Hotel0.7 km
  • Hotel Blue Bells0.8 km
  • The Lost Poet0.8 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton London Hyde Park0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

256 nearby
  • Latvian Welfare Club0.9 km
  • Bibida0.5 km
  • Brown and Rosie0.7 km
  • Bullgogi0.6 km
  • Chik'n0.6 km
  • + 251 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bar Torelli0.9 km
  • Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.6 km
  • Onezo0.6 km
  • Urban Social1.0 km
  • Abu Maher0.8 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Ladbroke Arms Public House0.9 km
  • Notting Hill Arts Club0.5 km
  • Old Swan0.5 km
  • Sun in Splendour0.8 km
  • The Uxbridge Arms0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Bayswater Express1.0 km
  • Wilko0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • + 6 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 Station0.4 km
  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
  • High Street Kensington Underground Station0.4 km