Postcode W8 5JQ 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 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kensington Gardens is £67,000 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is St Mary Abbots 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 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kensington Gardens is £67,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from W8 5JQ.
Kensington Gardens near W8 5JQ 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 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Mary Abbots Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Abbots Gardens |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £1,260,000 in Abingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,500 up to £5,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 78 | £1,062,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £4,275,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £3,772,500 |
10 year median price trend in Abingdon
In the W8 5JQ postcode area, located within Kensington Gardens, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W8 5JQ
| 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 | S Local Store | Stratford Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6RF | Walking directions to S Local Store |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4LL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Berry's News & Wines | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4QT | Walking directions to Berry's News & Wines |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.