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.
On average North Kensington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 163 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.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £855,500 in North Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £287,500 up to £10,625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £9,187,500 |
| Flats | 44 | £665,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,450,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £1,975,000 |
10 years price trend in North Kensington
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Princess Louise Walk
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Millwood Street
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North Pole Road
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Latimer Place
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Oxford Gardens
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Latimer Road
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Kingsdown Close
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Shalfleet Drive
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St Andrews Square
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Norburn Street
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St Charles Place
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Westway
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North Kensington
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Bassett Road
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St Helens Gardens
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Westview Close
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Silchester Road
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Kingsdown Close
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Waynflete Square
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Oxford Gardens
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Cambridge Gardens
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Kelfield Gardens
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Highlever Road
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St Quintin Avenue
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Oxford Gardens
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Brewster Gardens
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St Marks Road
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Kingsbridge Road
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Kingsdown Close
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Pangbourne Avenue
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Latimer Road
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Kingsbridge Road
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Bartle Road
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Sutton Way
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Kelfield Mews
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Oxford Gardens
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Darfield Way
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North Kensington
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Bassett Road
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Finstock Road
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Wallingford Avenue
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Cambridge Gardens
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.