Is W8 4EA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2032 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of W8 4EA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
368
Drugs
352
Anti-social behaviour
349
Shoplifting
260
Other theft
188
Theft from the person
106
Vehicle crime
102
Public order
91

House prices

£1,204,072

Average price in Kensington and Chelsea (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 13.8% year on year.

Terraced
£2,385,591
Semi-detached
£2,995,521
Detached
£4,344,621
Flat / maisonette
£947,855

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for W8 4EA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near W8 4EA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near W8 4EA on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

Compare crime and area data a short walk away.

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