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West Kensington

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About

West Kensington is a residential area in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, located between Earl’s Court and Barons Court. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with modern apartment blocks. It offers good transport links, with West Kensington and Barons Court tube stations providing access to the District and Piccadilly lines. The proximity to major roads like the A4 also makes it convenient for drivers.

The area has a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, particularly along North End Road and Fulham Road. West Kensington is close to several green spaces, including Hammersmith Park and Margravine Cemetery. It attracts a mix of young professionals, families, and students due to its central location and relatively quieter atmosphere compared to nearby busier districts like Chelsea or Kensington.

Area overview

On average West Kensington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Kensington is £62,200 per year. There are 6 schools in West Kensington: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

West Kensington Population
8,462
Population density
14,093.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,561
30.26%
Other White
2,059
24.33%
Other
530
6.26%
Arab
498
5.88%
Other Asian
472
5.58%
Total population: 8,463

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,794
43.63%
Owns outright
688
16.73%
Owns with a mortgage
553
13.45%
Other social rented
487
11.84%
Social rents from council
432
10.51%
Total households: 4,112

Property prices in West Kensington

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £622,500 in West Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Kensington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£2,000,000
Flats62£615,000
Terraced3£2,999,950

10 years median price trend in West Kensington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Kensington.

All postcodes in West Kensington

W149BP

Gunterstone Road

Data Sources

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