Postcode W8 6HW 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 very high crime levels, with around 176.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kensington Abingdon is £80,000 per year. The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Holland Park.
Kensington Abingdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Kensington Abingdon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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 of residents in Kensington Abingdon is £80,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W8 6HW.
Kensington Abingdon near W8 6HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kensington (Olympia) | District, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Kensington (Olympia) |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holland Park | Large | Walking directions to Holland Park |
| 0.4 mi | Marcus Garvey Park | Small | Walking directions to Marcus Garvey Park |
| 0.5 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 6HW postcode area, located within Kensington Abingdon, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W8 6HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al Safi Mini Market | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W14 8NY | Walking directions to Al Safi Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Corner | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6ED | Walking directions to The Food Corner |
| 0.1 mi | Holland Green Express | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6ND | Walking directions to Holland Green Express |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6EL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6SN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.