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West Kensington

England / London / Hammersmith and Fulham / West Kensington

About

West Kensington is a residential ward in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, located between Earl’s Court and Hammersmith. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with modern apartment blocks. It has good transport links, with West Kensington and Barons Court tube stations serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

The ward includes commercial stretches along North End Road and Fulham Road, featuring shops, cafes, and local businesses. West Kensington is close to major attractions like Olympia London and Kensington High Street. The area has a mix of long-term residents and younger professionals, with several schools and green spaces such as Avonmore Playground.

Area overview

On average West Kensington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.4% 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 £57,500 per year. There are 1 schools in West Kensington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

West Kensington Population
9,308
Population density
16,773.6 per km²

Demographics

British
3,087
33.18%
Other White
2,061
22.15%
African
742
7.97%
Other
487
5.23%
Other Asian
438
4.71%
Total population: 9,305

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,827
40.59%
Social rents from council
911
20.24%
Owns with a mortgage
574
12.75%
Other social rented
550
12.22%
Owns outright
451
10.02%
Total households: 4,501

Property prices in West Kensington

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 in West Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £2,850,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,375,000
Flats77£500,000
Terraced13£1,170,000

10 years price trend in West Kensington

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Data Sources

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