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About

St. Helen's ward occupies a central portion of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, situated south of Kensington High Street and north of Fulham Road. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing and mansion blocks. Its streets are arranged in a formal grid pattern, with several garden squares providing green space. The ward is anchored by commercial activity along the main thoroughfares, which contain shops, restaurants, and local services catering to residents.

A notable local landmark is the Olympia London exhibition centre, a large red-brick venue that hosts various trade shows and public events. The ward also contains the extensive Holland Park, which features formal gardens, woodland walks, and the ruins of Holland House. St. Helen's is well-connected by public transport, with several Underground stations serving the District and Circle lines. The residential streets maintain a quiet atmosphere, distinct from the busier shopping districts immediately to the north.

Area overview

On average St. Helen's has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 274 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 44.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St. Helen's is £63,557 per year. There are 3 schools in St. Helen's: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. St. Helen's is home to around 6,158 people, with a population density of about 12,877.5 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
274
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.3%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

St. Helen's Population
6,158
Population density
12,877.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
123.25(+297%)
Anti-social behaviour
75.51(+181%)
Shoplifting
27.44(+175%)
Other theft
24.68(+116%)
Vehicle crime
23.38(+150%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,601
42.24%
Other White
1,119
18.17%
Caribbean
542
8.8%
African
317
5.15%
Other
312
5.07%
Total population: 6,158

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,751
53.05%
Level 3 (A level)
700
13.5%
No qualifications
681
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
476
9.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
298
5.75%
Total 16+ residents: 5,186

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,125
40.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
596
21.51%
Owns outright
435
15.7%
Owns with a mortgage
364
13.14%
Social rents from council
157
5.67%
Total households: 2,771

Property prices in St. Helen's

Median price£915,000
Price per sq ft£1,058
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£655K – £1.5M

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £915,000 (about £1,058 per square foot) in St. Helen's area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 up to £9,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. Helen's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£9,300,000£2,107
Semi-Detached1£3,412,500£994
Terraced9£1,500,000£1,195
Flats30£791,500£1,056

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. Helen's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Helen's.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£595,000£2,400,000
2017£793,000£2,108,500
2018£842,500£2,250,000
2019£603,750£1,882,500
2020£865,000£2,250,000
2021£780,000£1,780,000
2022£720,000£2,375,000
2023£736,000£1,920,000
2024£760,000£2,120,000
2025£737,500£1,950,000
2026£665,000£1,785,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Helen's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Helen's.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,011£854
2017£1,166£1,045
2018£1,140£1,153
2019£963£1,147
2020£1,138£1,168
2021£1,124£1,190
2022£1,097£1,271
2023£1,137£1,220
2024£1,166£1,134
2025£1,108£1,117
2026£962£1,486
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Helen's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. Helen's 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for St. Helen's ward.

Local councillors

Billy Beckett

St Helen's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Lucy Shaw

St Helen's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about St. Helen's

Is St. Helen's safe?

St. Helen's records about 274 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St. Helen's?

The median sale price in St. Helen's is £915,000 (about £1,058 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St. Helen's?

St. Helen's has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St. Helen's?

St. Helen's scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St. Helen's sits around rank 11,528 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St. Helen's?

The average household income in St. Helen's is around £63,557 per year, and 44% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St. Helen's?

St. Helen's is represented by 2 elected councillors: Billy Beckett (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Lucy Shaw (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin St. Helen's

W106EB

St Charles Square

W106EG

St Charles Place

W106EY

St Charles Square

W106LQ

Kelfield Mews

W106EZ

St. Helen's

W106QA

Wallingford Avenue

W106EE

St Charles Square

W106QZ

Westview Close

W106NR

St Marks Road

W106NS

Kelfield Gardens

W106LU

Finstock Road

W106LW

St Helens Gardens

W106SR

Bramley Road

W106HH

Ladbroke Grove

W105UN

Oxford Gardens

W106PT

Highlever Road

W106PU

Kingsbridge Road

W105HH

St. Helen's

W106TJ

Bramley Road

W106LN

St Helens Gardens

W106NA

Kelfield Gardens

W106PP

Highlever Road

W106LY

Oxford Gardens

W106HT

Cambridge Gardens

W106NW

Archway Close

W106HR

Cambridge Gardens

W105UP

Malton Road

W106JL

Bassett Road

W106HZ

Cambridge Gardens

W106LA

Bassett Road

W106ES

Chesterton Road

W106PW

Highlever Road

W106NF

Oxford Gardens

W106NN

St Marks Road

W106RP

Crowthorne Road

W106JT

St Marks Road

W106JP

Bassett Road

W106ET

Chesterton Road

W106JA

Cambridge Gardens

W106NX

St Quintin Avenue

W106JQ

Latimer Road

W106HS

Cambridge Gardens

W106PS

Highlever Road

W106RF

Latimer Road

W106JS

St Marks Road

W106JZ

St Marks Road

W106EF

St Charles Square

W106PX

Wallingford Avenue

W106HE

Ladbroke Grove

W106EQ

Norburn Street

W106QF

Kingsbridge Road

W106NG

Oxford Gardens

W106RA

Latimer Road

W106RN

Bramley Road

W106PN

Highlever Road

W106JX

Bassett Road

W106QJ

Calderon Place

W106JW

St Marks Road

W105UW

Oxford Gardens

W106JR

Bassett Road

W106PZ

Wallingford Avenue

W106LS

Kelfield Gardens

W106ER

Chesterton Road

W106PY

Wallingford Avenue

W106LB

Bassett Road

W106HY

Cambridge Gardens

W106RW

Bramley Road

W106LR

St Helens Gardens

W106EA

St Charles Square

W106JH

Trinity Mews

W106PB

St Quintin Avenue

W106QP

Snarsgate Street

W106HU

Cambridge Gardens

W106QY

Latimer Road

W106NB

Kelfield Gardens

W106ND

Oxford Gardens

W106NT

St Quintin Avenue

W106LP

St Helens Gardens

W106JB

Cambridge Gardens

W106LL

St Helens Gardens

W106QH

North Pole Road

W106EH

Millwood Street

W106RB

Latimer Road

W106LZ

Oxford Gardens

W106EP

Chesterton Road

W106EL

St Charles Square

W106EJ

St Charles Square

W106HG

Ladbroke Grove

W106EU

St Charles Square

W106QT

Latimer Place

W106LX

Balliol Road

W106PR

Highlever Road

W106QN

Latimer Road

W106NZ

St Quintin Avenue

W106HX

Scampston Mews

W106RQ

Latimer Industrial Estate

W106HQ

Ladbroke Grove

W106LT

Finstock Road

W106NE

Oxford Gardens

W105UJ

Oxford Gardens