Postcode W8 5JH is located in a major urban area, within the Abingdon ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Kensington Gardens area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kensington Gardens is £80,630 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Redcliffe Square Gardens.
Kensington Gardens has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Kensington Gardens has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kensington Gardens is £80,630 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from W8 5JH.
Kensington Gardens near W8 5JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 0.3 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Redcliffe Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | St Mary Abbots Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Abbots Gardens |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £1,250,000 in Abingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,500 up to £9,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,682,500 |
| Flats | 72 | £1,042,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,050,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £3,686,250 |
10 year median price trend in Abingdon
In the W8 5JH postcode area, located within Kensington Gardens, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W8 5JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 158a Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4EJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | A Food & Wine | Stratford Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6RQ | Walking directions to A Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Al Nahrein | Hogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QY | Walking directions to Al Nahrein |
| 0.2 mi | S Local Store | Stratford Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6RF | Walking directions to S Local Store |
| 0.2 mi | Manila Supermarket | Hogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QT | Walking directions to Manila Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.