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Area insights about Kensington and Chelsea, borough

Locals say

8.6Very Good area

Local architecture / Beauty
8.8
Green spaces
9.2
Prosperity
8.6
Safety
7.9
High street / Retail amenities
8.6
Transport links
9.0
Local community
7.4
Schools
9.2
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Highlights from resident reviews

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  • "The closest tube station is a 15-20 min walk or 5-10 min by bus with a 10 min wait"
  • "A large council housing estate, Chelsea World's End, is next door"
  • "The river is nearby, offering pleasant walks"
  • "Battersea Park is also relatively close"
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Data says

Income

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Includes low-income areas, areas of average wealth and wealthy areas 4/10 - 10/10

Deprivation

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Composed of non-deprived areas by 45%

Professional occupations

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High % of managerial, administrative, and professional occupations 8/10

Residents with degrees

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High % of residents are degree-educated or similar 9/10

High crime rate 8/10

Main ethnic group
White British 33%
Main religion
Christian 48%
Main age band
Aged 20 to 39 33%
Main household type
People living alone 44%
Kensington and Chelsea (borough)
Average for London

Noise

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  • 33.5% of the area is affected by Traffic noise

Transport

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The area is served by the transport links:

  • Underground
    • Central
    • Circle
    • District
    • Hammersmith & City
    • Piccadilly

63 mainstream schools

  • Outstanding: 18 schools or 29%
  • Good: 22 schools or 35%
  • Primary schools: 52 (14 Outstanding, 18 Good)
  • Secondary schools: 20 (5 Outstanding, 6 Good)
  • State-funded: 31 schools or 49%
  • Private: 29 schools or 46%

Flood risk

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Contains areas that are at risk of flood

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