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Abingdon

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 128 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

128

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Abingdon Population

7,894

Population density

13,117.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

44.97(+45%)

Anti-social behaviour

31.92(+19%)

Shoplifting

26.1(+161%)

Other theft

20.78(+82%)

Vehicle crime

16.09(+72%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £1,425,000 in Abingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £14,144,900.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£4,700,000	£2,880,200	£3,689,000	£7,250,000	£9,290,000
Flats	59	£1,070,000	£475,450	£765,000	£1,762,500	£5,047,500
Semi-Detached	2	£4,050,000	£3,847,500	£3,937,500	£4,162,500	£4,252,500
Terraced	11	£3,600,000	£2,525,000	£3,075,000	£5,287,500	£7,875,000

10 years median price trend in Abingdon

All postcodes in Abingdon

W86ED

Earls Court Road

W85UE

St Marys Place

W86RH

Blithfield Street

W85JU

Lexham Gardens

W86EF

Earls Court Road

W85LL

Marloes Road

W148RD

Warwick Gardens

W86BX

Abingdon Villas

W86ES

Pembroke Mews

W86EU

Pembroke Place

W86LG

Marloes Road

W86QA

Stratford Road

SW59QR

Cromwell Crescent

W85UR

Stone Hall Gardens

W86TN

Iverna Gardens

W86PD

Pembroke Square

W85UL

Chantry Square

W86UR

Wynnstay Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail