Is W8 7JH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1857 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of W8 7JH. Most common: Shoplifting.

Shoplifting
409
Anti-social behaviour
404
Violence & sexual offences
360
Other theft
178
Vehicle crime
107
Public order
92
Theft from the person
89
Burglary
81

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 7JH 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 7JH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near W8 7JH on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

Compare crime and area data a short walk away.

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