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

Living in Kensington and Chelsea 016D

Part of South Kensington · 1,307 residents

Kensington and Chelsea 016D is a sub-area in South Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea that skews 18–34 year-old and private-rent dominant. Median rent sits at £3,599 a month, down 1.1% on the year, with council tax in band G adding roughly £139/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (57th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£3,599-1.1%
vs last year
Liveability
72/100
Composite score
Safety
74/100
Higher is safer
Transport
99/100
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%
18–3431%
35–4922%
50–6420%
65+12%
Population1,307
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied39%
Private rent53%
Social rent9%
Flats97%
Terraced2%
Semi-detached1%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person50%Couple with children12%Lone parent5%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 39.60
White77%Asian11%Black3%Mixed5%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian48%Muslim3%No religion29%Other8%
Country of birth
Born in UK39%
Born outside UK61%
General health (self-reported)
Good92%Fair6%Bad2%
Disability prevalence9%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above75%
Apprenticeship1%
No qualifications5%

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

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What's it like to rent in Kensington and Chelsea 016D?

Kensington and Chelsea 016D sits inside South Kensington, 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 016D 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 016D?
The median monthly rent across Kensington and Chelsea 016D is £3,599.
How safe is Kensington and Chelsea 016D?
Kensington and Chelsea 016D has a safety score of 74/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Kensington and Chelsea 016D?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Kensington and Chelsea 016D part of?
Kensington and Chelsea 016D sits inside the South Kensington neighbourhood, in Kensington and Chelsea, London.