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Sub-area · Notting Hill South · Kensington and Chelsea · London

Living in Kensington and Chelsea 008A

Part of Notting Hill South · 1,204 residents

Kensington and Chelsea 008A is a sub-area in Notting Hill South, Kensington and Chelsea that skews 35–49 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £3,599 a month, down 1.1% on the year, with council tax in band F adding roughly £139/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (51st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£3,599-1.1%
vs last year
Liveability
58/100
Composite score
Safety
70/100
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
97/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1816%
18–3422%
35–4924%
50–6422%
65+17%
Population1,204
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied53%
Private rent39%
Social rent7%
Flats79%
Terraced18%
Semi-detached2%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person38%Couple with children17%Lone parent8%Other8%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 46.20
White72%Asian7%Black3%Mixed8%Other10%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian48%Muslim5%No religion28%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK45%
Born outside UK55%
General health (self-reported)
Good89%Fair7%Bad4%
Disability prevalence10%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above72%
Apprenticeship1%
No qualifications7%

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

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What's it like to rent in Kensington and Chelsea 008A?

Kensington and Chelsea 008A sits inside Notting Hill South, 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

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Who is Kensington and Chelsea 008A 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 008A?
The median monthly rent across Kensington and Chelsea 008A is £3,599.
How safe is Kensington and Chelsea 008A?
Kensington and Chelsea 008A has a safety score of 70/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Kensington and Chelsea 008A?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Kensington and Chelsea 008A part of?
Kensington and Chelsea 008A sits inside the Notting Hill South neighbourhood, in Kensington and Chelsea, London.