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North Kensington

England / London / Kensington and Chelsea / North Kensington

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

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

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £937,500 in North Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £287,500 up to £10,625,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£9,187,500
Flats42£650,000
Semi-Detached4£3,756,250
Terraced22£1,825,000

10 years price trend in North Kensington

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Data Sources

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