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North Kensington

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About

North Kensington covers the northern section of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, stretching from the Grand Union Canal northwards. The area is largely residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing and several notable council estates. It is distinct from the more affluent southern parts of the borough, with a mix of social housing and private developments shaping its streets. The Westway, a major elevated road, cuts through the area, creating a significant physical landmark and dividing line beneath its concrete arches.

The area is home to Portobello Road Market, which extends into Notting Hill, and the large communal green space of Wormwood Scrubs. The Grand Union Canal provides a linear waterway for walking and cycling. A major cultural hub is The Tabernacle, a community arts centre housed in a former church on Powis Square, hosting live music and events. The landscape is also marked by the towering gasometers of the Kensal Green gasworks, industrial relics that dominate the western skyline.

Area overview

On average North Kensington has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Kensington is £65,468 per year. There are 3 schools in North Kensington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. North Kensington is home to around 8,993 people, with a population density of about 14,730.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

North Kensington Population
8,993
Population density
14,730.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
47.15(+77%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.03(+45%)
Shoplifting
15.01(+48%)
Public order
11.56(+74%)
Other theft
11.45(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,412
37.94%
Other White
1,584
17.61%
Caribbean
627
6.97%
Other Asian
594
6.61%
African
582
6.47%
Total population: 8,993

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,895
52.04%
No qualifications
1,067
14.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,018
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
706
9.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
397
5.3%
Total 16+ residents: 7,484

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,191
31.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
798
20.89%
Owns outright
583
15.26%
Social rents from council
549
14.37%
Owns with a mortgage
506
13.25%
Total households: 3,820

Property prices in North Kensington

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £873,000 in North Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £3,412,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Kensington 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 North Kensington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,130,000
Flats40£722,500
Semi-Detached2£3,391,250
Terraced16£1,639,500

10 years median price trend in North Kensington

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

All postcodes in North Kensington

W106TN

Kingsdown Close

W105JQ

Dalgarno Way

W105UW

Oxford Gardens

W106AE

Bracewell Road

W105HH

St. Helen's

W106NS

Kelfield Gardens

W106QD

Nursery Lane

W106QY

Latimer Road

W106UA

Darfield Way

W106ET

Chesterton Road

W111TP

Wesley Square

W106PR

Highlever Road

W106HL

Notting Dale

W106LB

Bassett Road

W106AD

Dalgarno Gardens

W106PH

Highlever Road

W106TZ

Freston Road

W106UF

Shalfleet Drive

W105JG

Dalgarno Way

W106JG

St Marks Road

W106PY

Wallingford Avenue

W106QX

Latimer Road

W106PP

Highlever Road

W106QJ

Calderon Place

W106LY

Oxford Gardens

W106PB

St Quintin Avenue

W106TU

Darfield Way

W106PZ

Wallingford Avenue

W106RD

Latimer Road

W106EP

Chesterton Road

W106LW

St Helens Gardens

W106SL

Kingsdown Close

W106RF

Latimer Road

W106EZ

St. Helen's

W106HS

Cambridge Gardens

W106LA

Bassett Road

W106QN

Latimer Road

W106AN

Barlby Road

W106EH

Millwood Street

W106JE

Cambridge Gardens

W106QB

Wallingford Avenue

W106LL

St Helens Gardens

W106AF

Bracewell Road

W106AS

St Quintin Gardens

W106EQ

Norburn Street

W106PJ

Highlever Road

W106NF

Oxford Gardens

W106DJ

Pangbourne Avenue

W106AJ

Brewster Gardens

W106JB

Cambridge Gardens

W106JS

St Marks Road

W106LX

Balliol Road

W106SR

Bramley Road

W111RE

St Marks Road

W106AG

Brewster Gardens

W106HP

Shalfleet Drive

W106NR

St Marks Road

W106LT

Finstock Road

W106HQ

Ladbroke Grove

W106JP

Bassett Road

W111QX

Lancaster Road

W106AA

Dalgarno Gardens

W106HR

Cambridge Gardens

W106RT

Kingsdown Close

W106ER

Chesterton Road

W106NB

Kelfield Gardens

W106NZ

St Quintin Avenue

W106PW

Highlever Road

W106TW

Bridge Close

W106HZ

Cambridge Gardens

W111TR

Wesley Square

W106ES

Chesterton Road

W106EW

Lockton Street

W106PS

Highlever Road

W106QA

Wallingford Avenue

W106JX

Bassett Road

W106LN

St Helens Gardens

W106LZ

Oxford Gardens

W106JW

St Marks Road

W106NE

Oxford Gardens

W106PL

Highlever Road

W106HU

Cambridge Gardens

W106JA

Cambridge Gardens

W106LS

Kelfield Gardens

W106PN

Highlever Road

W106JR

Bassett Road

W105UP

Malton Road

W106HX

Scampston Mews

W106QP

Snarsgate Street

W106RP

Crowthorne Road

W106TY

Shalfleet Drive

W106AY

Blake Close

W106RA

Latimer Road

W106TT

Freston Road

W106HT

Cambridge Gardens

W106PA

St Quintin Avenue

W105UJ

Oxford Gardens

W106UJ

Charlotte Mews

W106RB

Latimer Road

W106RW

Bramley Road

Data Sources

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