W8 4EG is a mixed residential area on Palace Gardens Terrace, 0.3km from Pembridge in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Campden ward and the Kensington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W8 4EG offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £345k.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00014139 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALACE GARDENS TERRACE, W8 4EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE GARDENS TERRACE, W8 4EG.
158
38
£ 91,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4EG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W8 4EG spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W8 4EG. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 734,750
2 sales · Mean £ 734,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4EG 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
Holland Park School
College Park School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Hallfield Primary School
Colville Primary School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- 1 Rebel1.0 km
- Simply Oriental Foods0.6 km
- Waitrose Kensington Gardens0.7 km
- William Hill0.6 km
- Falafel Zaki Zaki0.5 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
306 nearby- Arro Coffee0.9 km
- Grilandia0.8 km
- Mimm Travel Cafe1.0 km
- Halepi Caf?0.8 km
- Latvian Welfare Club0.7 km
- + 301 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
30 nearby- Bar Torelli0.6 km
- Notting Hill Grill Kebabs0.1 km
- Onezo0.2 km
- Urban Social0.6 km
- Brazilian House Ltd0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Ladbroke Arms Public House0.6 km
- Notting Hill Arts Club0.0 km
- Old Swan0.1 km
- Sun in Splendour0.4 km
- The Uxbridge Arms0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Whole Foods Market0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.5 km
- Kensington Olympia1.7 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 Station0.1 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.2 km
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W84EG · Data under Open Government Licence