143,375 people · median £1,055,000
Sold price trend -9.1%
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Kensington and Chelsea is a prosperous central London area with a median house price of £1,055,000 and 1,339 sales in the past 12 months. Detached houses command £5,425,000 median; flats £875,000. The price-to-earnings ratio stands at 25.2, down from a five-year average of 32.7.
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About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than this area. The median age is 39.1 years, and 31.7% of homes are owner-occupied. The population of 143,375 is highly educated, with 59.5% holding level 4 qualifications or above. Work patterns are notable: 57.6% work from home, and 26.1% are self-employed. Crime stands at 14.2 per 1,000 residents, with anti-social behaviour and violent crime the largest categories. There are 26 primary schools and 6 secondary schools. The area has 13 rail stations within reach, with the nearest 0.4 km away. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide (23.7 annual mean) and moderate particulates (8.8 PM2.5).
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