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North Kensington

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About

North Kensington is a residential area in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located northwest of central London. It is bordered by Notting Hill to the south and Ladbroke Grove to the east. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside social housing estates. Portobello Road Market, a major attraction, stretches into North Kensington, offering antiques, food, and vintage goods.

The area has a strong sense of community, with local landmarks like Trellick Tower, a Brutalist high-rise designed by Ernő Goldfinger. North Kensington is home to diverse cultural influences, reflected in its independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Grenfell Tower, the site of the 2017 fire, remains a significant part of the area's recent history. Public transport links include Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park stations, providing access to the rest of London.

Area overview

On average North Kensington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 162 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 of residents in North Kensington is £54,900 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 £905,000 in North Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £299,750 up to £4,800,000.

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£650,000
Semi-Detached3£3,412,500
Terraced15£1,700,000

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

W106AR

Methwold Road

W106DS

Princess Louise Walk

W106EN

Millwood Street

W106QH

North Pole Road

W106QW

Latimer Place

W106NG

Oxford Gardens

W106QT

Latimer Place

W106RQ

Latimer Road

W106SQ

Kingsdown Close

W106UB

Shalfleet Drive

W111RH

St Andrews Square

W106EF

Norburn Street

W106EG

St Charles Place

W106NQ

Westway

W106HH

North Kensington

W106JJ

Bassett Road

W106JT

St Marks Road

W106LR

St Helens Gardens

W106QZ

Westview Close

W106SE

Silchester Road

W106TN

Kingsdown Close

W106UD

Waynflete Square

W105UL

Oxford Gardens

W106JD

Cambridge Gardens

W106NA

Kelfield Gardens

W106PT

Highlever Road

W106RN

Bramley Road

W106NX

St Quintin Avenue

W105UN

Oxford Gardens

W106AQ

Brewster Gardens

W106HG

North Kensington

W106JN

St Marks Road

W106JZ

St Marks Road

W106PU

Kingsbridge Road

W114AH

Kingsdown Close

W106BT

Pangbourne Avenue

W106JQ

Latimer Road

W106QF

Kingsbridge Road

W111TS

Bartle Road

W105HX

Sutton Way

W106LQ

Kelfield Mews

W106ND

Oxford Gardens

W106TX

Darfield Way

W106JH

North Kensington

W106JL

Bassett Road

W106LU

Finstock Road

W106PX

Wallingford Avenue

W111RF

Bartle Road

W106HY

Cambridge Gardens

W106SW

Kingsdown Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.