W8 4EB is a mixed residential area on Kensington Mall, 0.3km from Pembridge in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00014142 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENSINGTON MALL, W8 4EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON MALL, W8 4EB.
228
36
£ 91,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4EB 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
No single demographic signal dominates W8 4EB — age 36, 33% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W8 4EB. The average age is 36.0. 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
Terraced
£ 1,180,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,277,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4EB is above average at 109 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
Holland Park School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
College Park School
Hallfield Primary School
Colville Primary School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
307 nearby- Arro Coffee0.9 km
- Grilandia0.9 km
- Halepi Caf?0.8 km
- Latvian Welfare Club0.7 km
- The Central Pantry Cafe0.8 km
- + 302 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Simply Oriental Foods0.6 km
- Waitrose Kensington Gardens0.8 km
- William Hill0.6 km
- Falafel Zaki Zaki0.6 km
- Jeroboams0.9 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Hotel 430.7 km
- Hyde Park Boutique Hotel0.9 km
- Smart Hyde Park View Hostel0.9 km
- Hilltop Hotel0.3 km
- Hotel Blue Bells0.3 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bar Torelli0.6 km
- Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.1 km
- Onezo0.2 km
- Urban Social0.6 km
- Brazilian House Ltd0.6 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Ladbroke Arms Public House0.6 km
- Notting Hill Arts Club0.1 km
- Old Swan0.1 km
- Sun in Splendour0.4 km
- The Uxbridge Arms0.3 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Wilko1.0 km
- Whole Foods Market0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.5 km
- Kensington Olympia1.6 km
- Shepherds Bush1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.1 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.1 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.2 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.2 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W84EB · Data under Open Government Licence