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Sub-area · West Brompton · Kensington and Chelsea · London

Living in Kensington and Chelsea 017D

Part of West Brompton · 1,406 residents

Kensington and Chelsea 017D is a sub-area in West Brompton, 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 E adding roughly £139/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (30th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£3,599-1.1%
vs last year
Liveability
40/100
Composite score
Safety
42/100
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 1814%
18–3441%
35–4920%
50–6416%
65+9%
Population1,406
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied31%
Private rent54%
Social rent14%
Flats95%
Terraced5%
Semi-detached0%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person46%Couple with children11%Lone parent5%Other14%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 51.10
White67%Asian18%Black5%Mixed5%Other5%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian45%Muslim5%No religion32%Other10%
Country of birth
Born in UK38%
Born outside UK62%
General health (self-reported)
Good90%Fair7%Bad3%
Disability prevalence11%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above66%
Apprenticeship1%
No qualifications6%

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

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What's it like to rent in Kensington and Chelsea 017D?

Kensington and Chelsea 017D sits inside West Brompton, 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 017D 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 017D?
The median monthly rent across Kensington and Chelsea 017D is £3,599.
How safe is Kensington and Chelsea 017D?
Kensington and Chelsea 017D has a safety score of 42/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Kensington and Chelsea 017D?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Kensington and Chelsea 017D part of?
Kensington and Chelsea 017D sits inside the West Brompton neighbourhood, in Kensington and Chelsea, London.