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Sub-area · Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital · Kensington and Chelsea · London

Living in Kensington and Chelsea 018A

Part of Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital · 1,322 residents

Kensington and Chelsea 018A is a sub-area in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital, Kensington and Chelsea that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £3,599 a month, down 1.1% on the year, with council tax in band E adding roughly £139/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (65th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£3,599-1.1%
vs last year
Liveability
60/100
Composite score
Safety
79/100
Higher is safer
Transport
90/100
Transit + walk
Schools
99/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1815%
18–3426%
35–4918%
50–6422%
65+20%
Population1,322
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied27%
Private rent37%
Social rent35%
Flats91%
Terraced7%
Semi-detached1%
Detached0%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person47%Couple with children10%Lone parent10%Other10%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 50.60
White68%Asian7%Black9%Mixed6%Other9%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian55%Muslim12%No religion20%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK54%
Born outside UK47%
General health (self-reported)
Good82%Fair11%Bad7%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above55%
Apprenticeship2%
No qualifications13%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Kensington and Chelsea 018A?

Kensington and Chelsea 018A sits inside Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital, part of the wider Kensington and Chelsea council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Kensington and Chelsea 018A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Kensington and Chelsea 018A?
The median monthly rent across Kensington and Chelsea 018A is £3,599.
How safe is Kensington and Chelsea 018A?
Kensington and Chelsea 018A has a safety score of 79/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Kensington and Chelsea 018A?
Transport score: 90/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Kensington and Chelsea 018A part of?
Kensington and Chelsea 018A sits inside the Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital neighbourhood, in Kensington and Chelsea, London.