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Kensington and Chelsea

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About

Kensington and Chelsea is a borough in central London, known for its affluent residential areas and cultural landmarks. The district includes Kensington, Chelsea, and parts of Notting Hill, with a mix of historic architecture and modern developments. It is home to several major museums, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum, located in the South Kensington area. The borough also features large green spaces like Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.

The area has a high concentration of luxury shops, restaurants, and designer boutiques, particularly along King’s Road and Sloane Street. Residential properties range from grand Victorian townhouses to exclusive apartment buildings. Kensington and Chelsea has strong transport links, with multiple Underground stations serving the District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines. The borough attracts both wealthy residents and tourists due to its central location and prominent attractions.

Area overview

On average Kensington and Chelsea has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kensington and Chelsea is £71,296 per year. There are 71 schools in Kensington and Chelsea: 27 primary (11 Outstanding and 14 Good) and 6 secondary (3 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Kensington and Chelsea Population
143,375
Population density
11,816.5 per km²

Demographics

British
46,883
32.7%
Other White
40,553
28.28%
Other
7,766
5.42%
Other Asian
7,207
5.03%
African
6,944
4.84%
Total population: 143,373

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
23,560
35.23%
Owns outright
13,301
19.89%
Other social rented
11,276
16.86%
Owns with a mortgage
7,890
11.8%
Social rents from council
7,154
10.7%
Total households: 66,884

Property prices in Kensington and Chelsea

Based on 1,326 recent sales, the median property price is £1,137,500 in Kensington and Chelsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £41,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£10,625,000
Flats1,083£950,000
Semi-Detached22£4,950,000
Terraced210£2,800,000

10 years price trend in Kensington and Chelsea

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.