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Kensal Town is a densely populated neighbourhood in Westminster with 7,954 residents, where the median age is 38.
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Kensal Town is a densely populated neighbourhood in Westminster with 7,954 residents, where the median age is 38.5 years. Property prices reflect the London market, with a median of £757,050 across 103 sales in the past year; flats average £475,000 while terraced houses reach £975,000. The area is significantly deprived across multiple indices, with about 15 percent of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Housing is predominantly rented, with 54.6 percent in social rented accommodation and only 22.1 percent owner-occupied. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide levels at 20.7 micrograms per cubic metre and moderate particulate matter at 8.6. Connectivity is strong, with 99.3 percent superfast broadband availability. The neighbourhood contains 4 conservation areas including Queens Park Estate and 17 listed buildings. Council tax band D costs £1,047.85 annually. Westminster City Council, which is Conservative-controlled, administers the area.
Data updated 2026/2025. Kensal Town, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Kensal Town’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Kensal Town ranks 32nd cheapest of 33, 32nd safest and 31st most affordable.
Sold prices in Kensal Town have fallen 9% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 15% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Kensal Town (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 2 of 10, national basis). More deprived than in 2019 (decile 3 then).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.1% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/kensal town.
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Kensal Town is a densely populated neighbourhood in Westminster with 7,954 residents, where the median age is 38.