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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 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 1 schools in North Kensington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
117
Deprivation level
7/10
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
46.37(+73%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.92(+35%)
Shoplifting
18.46(+85%)
Vehicle crime
12.9(+38%)
Public order
12.12(+79%)
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

Median price£873,000
Price per sq ft£1,043
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£545K – £1.6M

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £873,000 (about £1,043 per square foot) in North Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,250 up to £9,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Kensington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£5,270,000£1,635
Semi-Detached1£3,412,500£994
Terraced12£2,135,000£1,244
Flats40£695,000£973

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Kensington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Kensington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£727,500£2,200,000
2017£720,000£1,655,000
2018£835,000£2,050,000
2019£563,500£1,605,000
2020£857,500£1,675,000
2021£790,000£1,680,000
2022£727,500£1,862,500
2023£646,000£1,800,000
2024£675,500£1,825,000
2025£725,000£1,729,000
2026£665,000£2,070,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Kensington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Kensington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,004£835
2017£1,161£1,038
2018£979£1,108
2019£821£980
2020£1,127£1,001
2021£1,119£1,131
2022£1,087£1,161
2023£945£1,180
2024£1,102£1,060
2025£1,056£1,117
2026£935£1,059
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Kensington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Kensington in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin North Kensington

W106QP

Snarsgate Street

W106DJ

Pangbourne Avenue

W111TR

Wesley Square

W106DS

Princess Louise Walk

W106TN

Kingsdown Close

W106LA

Bassett Road

W106EG

St Charles Place

W106PB

St Quintin Avenue

W106PA

St Quintin Avenue

W106PJ

Highlever Road

W106QD

Nursery Lane

W106LR

St Helens Gardens

W105UW

Oxford Gardens

W106PR

Highlever Road

W106QW

Latimer Road

W106EW

Lockton Street

W106JT

St Marks Road

W106LQ

Kelfield Mews

W106SE

Silchester Road

W106HT

Cambridge Gardens

W106HH

Ladbroke Grove

W106JB

Cambridge Gardens

W106QX

Latimer Road

W106HR

Cambridge Gardens

W106PY

Wallingford Avenue

W106NF

Oxford Gardens

W106EH

Millwood Street

W106LT

Finstock Road

W106RN

Bramley Road

W111QX

Lancaster Road

W106NA

Kelfield Gardens

W106HS

Cambridge Gardens

W106EZ

St. Helen's

W106UB

Shalfleet Drive

W111RH

St Andrews Square

W106AF

Bracewell Road

W106PN

Highlever Road

W106QY

Latimer Road

W106TX

Darfield Way

W106HY

Cambridge Gardens

W106QB

Wallingford Avenue

W106ET

Chesterton Road

W106JN

St Marks Road

W106AE

Bracewell Road

W106TT

Freston Road

W106NE

Oxford Gardens

W106QF

Kingsbridge Road

W106LN

St Helens Gardens

W106SQ

Kingsdown Close

W106PL

Highlever Road