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South Kensington

9,514 people · median £1,045,000 · Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea Council · Conservative-controlled   34/50 seats · 68% · OCD 2026
73/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£1m
median price
-13.9%
5-year growth
96%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£1m
median sold price
25.2 yrs
of local pay to buy
-13.9%
5-year change
£2.6m
typical terraced
55 min
London — fastest
13
rail stations
96%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
70
schools total
25.1
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
314
green spaces
8.9
PM2.5 · WHO 5
846
eat & drink
118
shops
89.9%
gigabit
48
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend -13.9%

£1.2m£1.4m£1.6m£1.8m20142025£1,340,000
£1,450,000 in 2014 → £1,340,000 in 2025 · 286 sales in 12 months
In Kensington and Chelsea:
8th cheapest of 15 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

South Kensington is an affluent London neighbourhood with a median property price of £1,045,000, based on 286 sales in the past 12 months. Prices have declined 13.9% over five years. Terraced houses command £2,650,000 median, while flats average £977,500.

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The area scores well on deprivation indices, with about 75% of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. Most residents are highly educated: 67.6% hold level 4 qualifications or above. The median age is 38.0 years, and 35.2% of homes are owner-occupied. The population of 9,514 is ethnically diverse, with 63.2% White, 17.7% Asian, and 5.7% Mixed residents. Air quality is elevated for nitrogen dioxide (25.1 micrograms annually) but moderate for particulate matter. Broadband is excellent: 90.3% have ultrafast access. There are 26 conservation areas and 77 listed buildings, reflecting the neighbourhood's architectural heritage. Council tax band D is £1,643.44 annually.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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