W8 Postcode
W8 is one of 26 W Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The 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 kilometers 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 the W8 Postcode District
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Circles represent recorded crime; the larger the circle, the higher the crime rates.
Where is the W8 District?
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Nearest Towns to W8
| 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 |
Top 10 Streets by Crime Count
| Street | Crime Count |
|---|---|
| KENSINGTON HIGH STREET A315 | 756 |
| OLD COURT PLACE | 310 |
| WRIGHT'S LANE | 218 |
| JUBILEE SQUARE | 140 |
| PHILLIMORE WALK | 138 |
| HORNTON PLACE | 118 |
| KENSINGTON CHURCH COURT | 112 |
| TROY COURT | 106 |
| UXBRIDGE STREET | 90 |
| WARWICK ROAD A3220 | 87 |
Most Common Crime Types in W8
| Crime Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 647 |
| Other theft | 587 |
| Theft from the person | 506 |
| Vehicle crime | 390 |
| Shoplifting | 373 |
| Burglary | 201 |
| Public order | 163 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 |
| Robbery | 85 |
| Bicycle theft | 68 |
| Drugs | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Other crime | 28 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
The post town for this district is LONDON.
Postcode Information for District W8 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 644)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 6 | 170 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 5 | 167 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 7 | 167 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 4 | 140 |
Retail and Shopping in W8
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
LONDON
198
W8 7RY
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KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET
LONDON
146
W8 4BY
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THACKERAY STREET
LONDON
19
W8 5ET
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EARLS COURT ROAD
LONDON
18
W8 6EJ
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HOLLAND STREET
LONDON
17
W8 4NA
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STRATFORD ROAD
LONDON
16
W8 6QD
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ABINGDON ROAD
LONDON
15
W8 6AH
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KENSINGTON CHURCH WALK
LONDON
9
W8 4NB
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CAMPDEN HILL ROAD
LONDON
8
W8 7AS
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PEMBROKE ROAD
LONDON
7
W8 6NX
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VICTORIA GROVE
LONDON
7
W8 5RW
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CAMPDEN STREET
LONDON
6
W8 7EP
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | LONDON | 198 | W8 7RY | View on Google Maps | |
| KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET | LONDON | 146 | W8 4BY | View on Google Maps | |
| THACKERAY STREET | LONDON | 19 | W8 5ET | View on Google Maps | |
| EARLS COURT ROAD | LONDON | 18 | W8 6EJ | View on Google Maps | |
| HOLLAND STREET | LONDON | 17 | W8 4NA | View on Google Maps | |
| STRATFORD ROAD | LONDON | 16 | W8 6QD | View on Google Maps | |
| ABINGDON ROAD | LONDON | 15 | W8 6AH | View on Google Maps | |
| KENSINGTON CHURCH WALK | LONDON | 9 | W8 4NB | View on Google Maps | |
| CAMPDEN HILL ROAD | LONDON | 8 | W8 7AS | View on Google Maps | |
| PEMBROKE ROAD | LONDON | 7 | W8 6NX | View on Google Maps | |
| VICTORIA GROVE | LONDON | 7 | W8 5RW | View on Google Maps | |
| CAMPDEN STREET | LONDON | 6 | W8 7EP | View on Google Maps |
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.
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.
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).
Postcode Sectors
Postcode Sectors in the W8 District
Street List for W8
Dentists in the W8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oracare Dental | 244 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6ND | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | 80 Kensington Dental Clinic | 80 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 4SG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | 129 - 131 Kensington High Street | KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6SU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Moira Wong Orthodontics | 27A KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET , LONDON , W8 4LL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the W8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland Park Surgery | , 12 PHILLIMORE WALK , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 7RX | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | The Abingdon Health Centre | , KENSINGTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6EG | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Scarsdale Medical Centre | , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 5SX | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the W8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pestle & Mortar | 211-213 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6BD | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Boots | 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 5SF | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Kensington Pharmacy | 4 STRATFORD ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6QD | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the W8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KENSINGTON EYE CENTRE OPTICIANS | 37 KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET , KENSINGTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 4LL | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | SPECS OF KENSINGTON | 185 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , W8 6SH | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENSINGTON, LONDON) | 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 5SF | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (KENSINGTON) | 82 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , KENSINGTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 4SG | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | DAVID FAULDER OPTICIANS - KENSINGTON HIGH ST | 218 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 7RG | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 6 | DAVID FAULDER OPTICIANS | 218 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , W8 7RG | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 7 | CHATOO AND CO LTD OPTICIANS | 258 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , W8 6ND | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 8 | CHATOO OF LONDON- KENSINGTON | 258 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , W8 6ND | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
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
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable 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
Weather Forecast for Kensington
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 83.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 34.00% | W 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 31.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | W 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 32.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 35.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 36.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| W8 4 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 5 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 6 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 7 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| W | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions.
| Kensington Palace |
|---|
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £368 | £4,000 | £1,956 | |
| 1 | £1,211 | £11,267 | £3,967 |
| 2 | £2,600 | £51,567 | £9,452 |
| 3 | £3,445 | £52,000 | £13,159 |
| 4 | £5,633 | £36,833 | £14,966 |
| 5 | £13,000 | £52,000 | £24,602 |
| 6 | £24,917 | £86,667 | £45,500 |
| 7 | £80,000 | £150,000 | £103,334 |
| 8 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £65,000 | £3,000,000 | £398,173 | |
| 1 | £85,000 | £22,000,000 | £1,119,638 |
| 2 | £650,000 | £9,000,000 | £1,692,026 |
| 3 | £950,000 | £18,230,000 | £3,656,738 |
| 4 | £1,500,000 | £23,500,000 | £6,397,609 |
| 5 | £1,170,000 | £12,800,000 | £6,151,538 |
| 6 | £2,500,000 | £44,000,000 | £11,178,571 |
| 7 | £14,950,000 | £44,000,000 | £29,475,000 |
| 8 | £22,950,000 | £22,950,000 | £22,950,000 |
| 10 | £3,850,000 | £3,850,000 | £3,850,000 |
| 14 | £22,000,000 | £22,000,000 | £22,000,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | Hamptons Lettings | 8 Hornton Street, London, W8 4NW | 020 3869 5059 | |
| Kensington | Marsh & Parsons | 9 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4LF | 020 7368 4460 | |
| South Kensington | Foxtons | 94 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3RD | 020 3840 3425 | |
| Kensington High Street Lettings | Chestertons Estate Agents | 116 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 7RW | 020 3835 5777 | |
| Kensington | Knight Frank | 52-56 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4DB | 020 3869 4031 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £7,299,688 | 4 | £19,750,000 | 2 | £2,750,000 | 1 | £7,000,000 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £5,935,042 | 6 | £6,025,111 | 9 | £5,285,500 | 12 | £8,403,310 | 9 |
| Terraced | £4,223,159 | 64 | £3,889,438 | 64 | £4,883,408 | 61 | £4,556,930 | 59 |
| Flats | £2,806,638 | 224 | £2,712,861 | 247 | £2,216,685 | 243 | £2,734,855 | 284 |