W8 4EP is a mixed residential area on Kensington Church Street, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for W8 4EP are sourced from Output Area E00014136 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4EP.
147
39
£ 91,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W8 4EP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W8 4EP — age 39, 34% ownership, 47% 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 4EP. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W8 4EP is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Fox Primary School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Holland Park School
Kensington Primary Academy
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
College Park School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel0.8 km
- Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison0.8 km
- Baglioni Hotel0.4 km
- Hotel Xenia0.8 km
- IBIS Styles London Gloucester Road0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
229 nearby- Joe & The Juice Gloucester Road0.7 km
- Launceston Place Restaurant0.6 km
- Premier Inns1.0 km
- The Abingdon0.7 km
- Queen's Gate London Hotel0.9 km
- + 224 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Oddbins0.7 km
- Partridges0.7 km
- Ross Food & Wine0.6 km
- Scribbler0.2 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Elephant & Castle0.2 km
- The Britannia0.7 km
- The Goat Tavern0.2 km
- The Queen's Arms0.8 km
- Greyhound Public House0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Wilko0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Eat well at0.2 km
- Genji Inc0.1 km
- High Spirit0.0 km
- Stick and Bowl0.2 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.3 km
- Kensington Olympia1.4 km
- West Brompton1.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.2 km
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- High Street Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W84EP · Data under Open Government Licence