Is W8 5BB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1210 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of W8 5BB. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
278
Violence & sexual offences
252
Other theft
192
Shoplifting
118
Theft from the person
83
Vehicle crime
74
Burglary
73
Public order
53

House prices

£1,250,149

Average price in Kensington and Chelsea (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 14.7% year on year.

Terraced
£2,400,183
Semi-detached
£2,985,886
Detached
£4,453,900
Flat / maisonette
£991,929

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for W8 5BB 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 5BB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near W8 5BB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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