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Living in Kensington and Chelsea

A snapshot of life in Kensington and Chelsea, London — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Kensington and Chelsea is a city in Kensington and Chelsea, London with a population of 143,348. The average house price is £2,046,592 and the overall crime rate is 149.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kensington and Chelsea ranks

Population

143,348

Avg House Price

£2,046,592

Crime Rate

149.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

92.9%

Avg Download Speed

450 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£44,396

Median Age

39.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Kensington And Chelsea's semi-detached homes (£9,875,000) command roughly 8.6× the price of a flat (£1,146,217).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Kensington And Chelsea prices have risen 0% over the last 9 years (£2,055,728 → £2,046,592).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£4,287,500	£4,287,500	2
Semi-Detached	£9,875,000	£9,875,000	2
Terraced	£3,205,025	£2,947,500	91
Flat	£1,146,217	£875,000	213

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Kensington and Chelsea is 149.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Kensington And Chelsea: violent crime (21% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

92.9% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	32
Primary	26
Secondary	6
% Top two bands	92.9%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
All Saints Catholic College	Secondary	Outstanding
Ark Brunel Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Ashburnham Community School	Primary	No rating available
Avondale Park Primary School	Primary	Good
Barlby Primary School	Primary	Good
Bevington Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Bousfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Chelsea Academy	Secondary	Good
Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Colville Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Fox Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Holland Park School	Secondary	Inadequate
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Kensington Aldridge Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Kensington Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Marlborough Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School	Primary	Good
Oxford Gardens Primary School	Primary	Good
Park Walk Primary School	Primary	Good
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Servite RC Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Charles Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Thomas' CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St. Thomas More Language College	Secondary	Good
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School	Secondary	Outstanding
Thomas Jones Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Kensington And Chelsea averages 450 Mbps — 350% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Kensington And Chelsea homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	69.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£948

Demographics & Economy

Population	143,348
Median Age	39.3
Median Household Income	£44,396
Employment Rate	60.6%
Owner Occupied	30.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	57.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kensington And Chelsea?

The average house price in Kensington And Chelsea is £2,046,592 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Kensington And Chelsea?

The most affordable entry point in Kensington And Chelsea is a flat, with an average price of £1,146,217.

Is Kensington And Chelsea a safe place to live?

Kensington And Chelsea has a recorded crime rate of 149.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Kensington And Chelsea?

Kensington And Chelsea has 32 schools in total, with 92.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Kensington And Chelsea?

Average broadband download speeds in Kensington And Chelsea are around 450 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97% of premises.

How big is Kensington And Chelsea?

Kensington And Chelsea is a settlement in Kensington and Chelsea with a population of approximately 143,348.

Most compared with

How does Kensington and Chelsea stack up against its neighbours?

Ashford Common

Kensington and Chelsea

House price: £401,849 · £2,046,592
Crime rate: 76 · 149.7
Distance: 12.1 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

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House price: £401,849 · £2,046,592
Crime rate: 76 · 149.7
Distance: 12.5 mi

Ashtead

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House price: £694,684 · £2,046,592
Crime rate: 56 · 149.7
Distance: 13.9 mi

Banstead

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House price: £677,179 · £2,046,592
Crime rate: 60.3 · 149.7
Distance: 12.2 mi

Barking and Dagenham

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House price: £369,084 · £2,046,592
Crime rate: 84.2 · 149.7
Distance: 13.8 mi

Barnet

Kensington and Chelsea

House price: £696,626 · £2,046,592
Crime rate: 66.8 · 149.7
Distance: 7.4 mi

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