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About

Abingdon ward is situated in the south of Kensington and Chelsea, bordering the Thames. Its eastern boundary is defined by the West Carriage Drive of Kensington Gardens. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks and terraced houses. A network of quiet, leafy streets like Abingdon Road and Abingdon Villas forms its core.

The ward includes the southern section of Kensington Square, one of London's oldest garden squares. The presence of the Royal Albert Hall and Imperial College London along its northern edge contributes to its character. Local commerce is concentrated around small, independent shops and eateries on Kensington High Street and neighbouring lanes, serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Abingdon has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abingdon is £97,870 per year. There are 1 schools in Abingdon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Abingdon is home to around 7,894 people, with a population density of about 13,117.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Abingdon Population
7,894
Population density
13,117.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.1(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.53(+15%)
Shoplifting
23.94(+137%)
Other theft
23.82(+105%)
Vehicle crime
19.64(+102%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
2,473
31.31%
British
2,294
29.04%
Other
598
7.57%
Other Asian
432
5.47%
Arab
398
5.04%
Total population: 7,899

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,618
67.79%
Level 3 (A level)
740
10.86%
No qualifications
543
7.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
401
5.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
211
3.1%
Total 16+ residents: 6,812

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,788
46.62%
Owns outright
982
25.61%
Owns with a mortgage
502
13.09%
Other social rented
275
7.17%
Other forms of private rent
168
4.38%
Total households: 3,835

Property prices in Abingdon

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £1,244,200 in Abingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,500 up to £9,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abingdon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abingdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,682,500
Flats72£1,042,500
Semi-Detached2£4,050,000
Terraced13£3,772,500

10 years median price trend in Abingdon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon.

All postcodes in Abingdon

W86BL

Allen Street

W86SN

Kensington High Street

W86SU

Kensington High Street

W89GW

Abingdon

W85LH

Marloes Road

W85UG

Thomas Place

W86EJ

Earls Court Road

W86JW

Lexham Mews

W86TH

Cheniston Gardens

W86UP

Wynnstay Gardens

SW50TL

Cromwell Road

W85UF

St Marys Place

W86ES

Pembroke Mews

W86QR

Shaftesbury Mews

W86TR

Iverna Court

W86XD

Abingdon Villas

W89FF

Abingdon

W94FH

Abingdon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.