W8 Postcode District
W8 is one of 26 W Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The W8 postcode district is located in the W London - W postal area, W8 has a population of 17,926 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometres or 459.64 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of W8. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of W8
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District overview
The primary settlement in the W8 postcode district is Kensington and Chelsea, which is located in Greater London. Additionally, there are significant settlements in the district, including London, which is also in Greater London. The most significant post town in the W8 postcode district is London.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector W8 4, covers Kensington And Chelsea in Greater London.
The sector W8 5, covers Kensington And Chelsea in Greater London.
The sector W8 6, covers Kensington And Chelsea in Greater London.
The sector W8 7, covers Kensington And Chelsea in Greater London.
The sector W8 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Kensington and Chelsea London Boro area with a total of 691 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 2.94 | E |
| City of London | 4.48 | E |
| Ewell | 10.80 | SSW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 11.26 | WSW |
| Borehamwood | 11.35 | NNW |
| Esher | 11.78 | SW |
| Epsom | 12.08 | SSW |
| Bushey | 12.30 | NW |
| Banstead | 12.45 | S |
| Ashford | 12.51 | WSW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 12.61 | SW |
| Potters Bar | 13.35 | N |
| Radlett | 13.69 | NNW |
| Watford | 13.69 | NW |
| Chigwell | 14.19 | NE |
| Waltham Cross | 14.48 | NNE |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 14.50 | WSW |
| Weybridge | 14.53 | SW |
| Warlingham | 14.55 | SSE |
| Rickmansworth | 15.16 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 644
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 6 | 170 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 7 | 166 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 5 | 164 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 4 | 127 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 4 | 12 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 5 | 3 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 4 | 1 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 7 | 1 |
Street list for W8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| OLD COURT PLACE | 440 |
| KENSINGTON HIGH STREET A315 | 400 |
| KENSINGTON HIGH STREET A315 | 400 |
| KENSINGTON HIGH STREET A315 | 400 |
| WRIGHT'S LANE | 277 |
| WRIGHT'S LANE | 277 |
| UXBRIDGE STREET | 251 |
| WARWICK ROAD A3220 | 250 |
| KENSINGTON PALACE GARDENS | 215 |
| HORNTON PLACE | 194 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1248 |
| Other theft | 980 |
| Theft from the person | 718 |
| Shoplifting | 709 |
| Vehicle crime | 642 |
| Burglary | 349 |
| Public order | 340 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 263 |
| Robbery | 137 |
| Bicycle theft | 110 |
| Drugs | 104 |
| Other crime | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Possession of weapons | 24 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | LONDON | 198 | W8 7RY | View map | |
| KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET | LONDON | 146 | W8 4BY | View map | |
| THACKERAY STREET | LONDON | 19 | W8 5ET | View map | |
| EARLS COURT ROAD | LONDON | 18 | W8 6EJ | View map | |
| HOLLAND STREET | LONDON | 17 | W8 4NA | View map | |
| STRATFORD ROAD | LONDON | 16 | W8 6QD | View map | |
| ABINGDON ROAD | LONDON | 15 | W8 6AH | View map | |
| KENSINGTON CHURCH WALK | LONDON | 9 | W8 4NB | View map | |
| CAMPDEN HILL ROAD | LONDON | 8 | W8 7AS | View map | |
| PEMBROKE ROAD | LONDON | 7 | W8 6NX | View map | |
| VICTORIA GROVE | LONDON | 7 | W8 5RW | View map | |
| CAMPDEN STREET | LONDON | 6 | W8 7EP | View map |
Schools in the district
Ashbourne College
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
17 Old Court Place , Kensington , London
Postcode: W8 4PL
Headteacher: Mr Michael Kirby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington , London
Postcode: W8 4SP
Headteacher: Mr J Primrose (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
58 Earls Court Road , Kensington , London
Postcode: W8 6EJ
Headteacher: Miss Rebecca Timms (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Holland Park School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road , London
Postcode: W8 7AF
Headteacher: Steve Parsons (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Fox Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , London
Postcode: W8 7PP
Headteacher: Ms Emma Madden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oracare Dental | 244 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6ND | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | 80 Kensington Dental Clinic | 80 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4SG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | 129 - 131 Kensington High Street | KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6SU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Moira Wong Orthodontics | 27A KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, LONDON, W8 4LL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland Park Surgery | LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 12 PHILLIMORE WALK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 7RX | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 72214334 |
| 2 | The Abingdon Health Centre | 88-92 EARLS COURT ROAD, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6EG | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 77958470 |
| 3 | Scarsdale Medical Centre | 2 SCARSDALE PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SX | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 79381887 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pestle & Mortar | 211-213 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6BD | PHARMACY | Call 020 79379154 |
| 2 | Boots | 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SF | PHARMACY | Call 020 79379533 |
| 3 | Kensington Pharmacy | 4 STRATFORD ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 6QD | PHARMACY | Call 02079 376178 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kensington Eye Centre Opticians | 37 KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4LL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Specs Of Kensington | 185 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, W8 6SH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Boots Opticians (kensington, London) | 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 5SF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | David Clulow Opticians (kensington) | 82 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 4SG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | David Faulder Opticians - Kensington High St | 218 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, W8 7RG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | David Faulder Opticians | 218 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, W8 7RG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Chatoo And Co Ltd Opticians | 258 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, W8 6ND | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Chatoo Of London- Kensington | 258 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, W8 6ND | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £3,857,100 | 5 | £7,087,500 | 2 | £5,725,000 | 1 | £6,300,000 | 3 |
| Semi-detached | £6,079,167 | 6 | £8,556,250 | 8 | £7,993,328 | 12 | £12,361,538 | 13 |
| Terraced | £4,204,479 | 44 | £5,487,219 | 62 | £4,318,502 | 71 | £4,672,822 | 106 |
| Flats | £1,753,293 | 191 | £2,145,157 | 242 | £2,131,311 | 192 | £2,140,062 | 248 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.30
Average Driving Distance: 5.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 693
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.75
Average Driving Distance: 6.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 693
M4 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.71
Average Driving Distance: 10.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 693
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| W8 4 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 5 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 6 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 7 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| W | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Palace | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The W8 postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The W8 Postcode shares a border with W2 (LONDON), W11 (LONDON), W14 (LONDON), SW5 (LONDON) and SW7 (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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