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