Is West Kensington a good place to live?
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In West Kensington (W14 4), recorded crime is 225% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 225% above average
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Population
1,527
Recorded crime
869.6
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in W14 4 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 32/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 656
Owned 38% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 46%
Census 2021 (ONS), for W14 4.
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West Kensington W14 4: frequently asked questions
Is West Kensington W14 4 a good place to live?
In West Kensington (W14 4), recorded crime is 225% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in West Kensington W14 4?
Recorded crime in West Kensington W14 4 runs at 869.6 per 1,000 properties, 225% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is West Kensington W14 4 safe?
Crime in West Kensington W14 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in West Kensington W14 4 runs at 869.6 per 1,000 properties, 225% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is West Kensington W14 4 a deprived area?
West Kensington W14 4 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).