143,375 people · median £1,055,000
Sold price trend -9.1%
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Kensington and Chelsea is a London borough with a median property price of 1055000. The area recorded 2854 property sales in the 12 months to April 2026, with flats accounting for the majority at a median of 875000. Over five years, prices have declined by 9.1 percent.
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The population stands at 143375, with a median age of 39.1. Resident earnings average 45600, giving an affordability ratio of 25.2. The area is highly educated, with 59.5 percent of residents aged 16 and over holding Level 4 qualifications or above. For transport, 13 rail stations serve the area, with the nearest 0.4 kilometres away. Schools include 26 primary and 6 secondary institutions; 23 of 24 rated schools are rated good or better by Ofsted. Health facilities comprise 32 GP surgeries, 39 dentists and 6 hospitals. Crime totalled 1977 incidents in May 2026, or 13.8 per 1000 population. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide at 23.7 microgrammes per cubic metre annually and moderate particulate matter at 8.8. Council tax for band D properties is 1643.44 in 2026/27.
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