Postcode W8 6AW 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 Abingdon area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kensington Abingdon is £104,155 per year. The nearest station is High Street Kensington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Holland Park.
Kensington Abingdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,398 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Kensington Abingdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kensington Abingdon is £104,155 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W8 6AW.
Kensington Abingdon near W8 6AW 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holland Park | Large | Walking directions to Holland Park |
| 0.3 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 6AW postcode area, located within Kensington Abingdon, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W8 6AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Corner | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6ED | Walking directions to The Food Corner |
| 0.1 mi | S Local Store | Stratford Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6RF | Walking directions to S Local Store |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6EL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | A Food & Wine | Stratford Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6RQ | Walking directions to A Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6SN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.