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W8

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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W8 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £2,782,324
1yr change ▼ 27.5%
Crime 237% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£2,782,324

▼ 27.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

869% above national avg

Crime Rate

274.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

237% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

376 Mbps

Property Prices in W8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W8 is £2,782,324, which is 113% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W8 cost 869.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W8 have fallen 27.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £4,197,929 7
Semi-detached £7,724,805 26
Terraced £4,717,819 175
Flat £2,002,627 600
All types £2,782,324 892

5-Year Price History

£2251K £2464K £2677K £2891K £3104K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in W8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 274.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W8 has a crime rate significantly 237% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
57.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
17.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
21.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
57.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
80.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in W8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W8 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Fox Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Thomas's Kensington Other Not inspected mi
Ashbourne College Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

144,518

Population

62

Median Age

12%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
12.0%
Private rent
35.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in W8 are 376.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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376.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W8 is collected by London Council. The Band D rate is £1,105/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

W8

W8 — LONDON

Area Summary

W8 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£2,782,324, 869% above national average), higher-than-average crime (237% above national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (376 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about W8 LONDON

What is the average house price in W8 LONDON?
The average house price in W8 (LONDON) is £2,782,324, based on 892 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 869% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 27.5% over the past year.
Is W8 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in W8 is above the national average (274.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (57.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (57.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of W8 LONDON?
The population of W8 (LONDON) is approximately 144,518 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 12% of homes are owner-occupied, 35% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in W8?
The average broadband download speed in W8 is 376 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in W8 LONDON?
There are 6 schools in or near W8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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