Cost of Living in W8
Kensington and Chelsea
W8 at a glance
Postcode district (W8)£1.97m
Median home price
1,195
Sales (last 5y)
+606%
vs national median
£260
Est. council tax / mo
7.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the W8 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in W8
Postcode district (W8)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | £7,750,000 | 42 | +£7.49m |
| Detached | £5,725,000 | 11 | +£5.32m |
| Terraced | £3,700,000 | 330 | +£3.48m |
| Flat | £1,275,000 | 990 | +£1.04m |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in W8
Band G
Estimated band
£3,117
Estimated annual cost
£260
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (W8)W8 sits at an average deprivation decile of 7.9 out of 10 (less deprived than the English average), based on the 16 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 606% more than the national median.