Postcode W8 5UQ 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 High Street Kensington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W8 5UQ.
Kensington Gardens near W8 5UQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 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 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 5UQ 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 5UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 158a Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4EJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 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 | Local Supermarket | Thackeray Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 5HA | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Berry's News & Wines | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4QT | Walking directions to Berry's News & Wines |
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.