Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

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

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Population

147

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 91,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W8 4EP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Shoplifting173
Violence and sexual offences170
Anti-social behaviour162
Other theft132
Vehicle crime90

school Local Schools

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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.1 km
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Fox Primary School

Outstanding408 pupils0.7 km
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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.7 km
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Holland Park School

Inadequate0.8 km
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Kensington Primary Academy

Outstanding201 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils1.3 km
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College Park School

Good104 pupils1.4 km
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St James & St John Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Wilko0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

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