16,554 people · median £1,400,000 · Kensington and Chelsea
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Kensington is an affluent London neighbourhood with a median property price of £1,400,000. Terraced homes command the highest values at a median of £5,287,500, while flats offer more affordable entry at £1,100,000.
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The market has declined 13.5% over five years, with 350 sales in the last twelve months at £14,122 per square metre. The population of 16,554 has a median age of 40.5, with 41.7% of households owner-occupied and 46.6% privately rented. Educational attainment is notably high, with 67.0% of residents holding Level 4 qualifications or above. The area benefits from excellent broadband connectivity at 92.2% gigabit-capable. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide at 23.3 micrograms per cubic metre (elevated band) but moderate particulate matter at 8.8. The neighbourhood contains 158 listed buildings across 33 conservation areas, including Kensington Palace and Kensington Square. About 75% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Kensington. Council tax band D is £1,643.44. The area is governed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which is Conservative-controlled.
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