Postcode district
W8: house prices and neighbourhoods
The W8 postcode district (Kensington and Chelsea): 688 live postcodes across 6 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 3 October 2026.
Typical house price
£2,600,000
Median of 7 resales of existing houses in W8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£800,000
Median of 27 resales of existing flats in W8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in W8
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl's Court | Kensington and Chelsea | – | £822,500 | Middle income | Moving the other way |
| Holland Park | Kensington and Chelsea | £3,000,000 | £970,000 | Affluent | Some signs |
| Kensington Abingdon | Kensington and Chelsea | £3,930,000 | £1,089,000 | Among the most affluent | Mixed signs |
| Kensington Gardens | Kensington and Chelsea | £1,425,000 | £969,400 | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Notting Hill South | Kensington and Chelsea | £3,397,500 | £1,150,000 | Among the most affluent | Mixed signs |
| Queen's Gate | Kensington and Chelsea | £3,500,000 | £1,430,000 | Among the most affluent | Mixed signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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