Postcode W8 5EB is located in a major urban area, within the Queen's Gate ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Queen's Gate area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 230.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Queen's Gate is £90,300 per year. The nearest station is High Street Kensington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Kensington Gardens.
Queen's Gate has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Queen's Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 230.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Queen's Gate is £90,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from W8 5EB.
Queen's Gate near W8 5EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is High Street Kensington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Queensway | Central | Walking directions to Queensway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kensington Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kensington Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | St Mary Abbots Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Abbots Gardens |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £1,530,000 in Queen's Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £372,500 up to £10,815,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 64 | £1,432,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £4,000,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £2,442,400 |
10 year median price trend in Queen's Gate
In the W8 5EB postcode area, located within Queen's Gate, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W8 5EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Portlands | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 5EA | Walking directions to Portlands |
| 0 mi | Portland Food & Wine | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 5NP | Walking directions to Portland Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Whole Foods Market | 63-97 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SE | Walking directions to Whole Foods Market |
| 0.1 mi | Local Supermarket | Thackeray Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 5HA | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Crispin's Food and Wine | Kensington Church Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 4LF | Walking directions to Crispin's Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.