Map of the W8 Postcode District
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Where is the W8 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to W8
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 2.94 | E |
| City of London | 4.48 | E |
| Ewell | 10.80 | SSW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 11.26 | WSW |
| Borehamwood | 11.35 | NNW |
| Esher | 11.78 | SW |
| Epsom | 12.08 | SSW |
| Bushey | 12.30 | NW |
| Banstead | 12.45 | S |
| Ashford | 12.51 | WSW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 12.61 | SW |
| Potters Bar | 13.35 | N |
| Radlett | 13.69 | NNW |
| Watford | 13.69 | NW |
| Chigwell | 14.19 | NE |
| Waltham Cross | 14.48 | NNE |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 14.50 | WSW |
| Weybridge | 14.53 | SW |
| Warlingham | 14.55 | SSE |
| Rickmansworth | 15.16 | NW |
The post town for this district is LONDON.
Postcode Information for District W8 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 644)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 6 | 170 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 5 | 167 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 7 | 167 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | W8 4 | 140 |
Retail and Shopping in W8
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
LONDON
198
W8 7RY
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KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET
LONDON
146
W8 4BY
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THACKERAY STREET
LONDON
19
W8 5ET
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EARLS COURT ROAD
LONDON
18
W8 6EJ
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HOLLAND STREET
LONDON
17
W8 4NA
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STRATFORD ROAD
LONDON
16
W8 6QD
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ABINGDON ROAD
LONDON
15
W8 6AH
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KENSINGTON CHURCH WALK
LONDON
9
W8 4NB
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CAMPDEN HILL ROAD
LONDON
8
W8 7AS
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PEMBROKE ROAD
LONDON
7
W8 6NX
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VICTORIA GROVE
LONDON
7
W8 5RW
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CAMPDEN STREET
LONDON
6
W8 7EP
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | LONDON | 198 | W8 7RY | View on Google Maps | |
| KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET | LONDON | 146 | W8 4BY | View on Google Maps | |
| THACKERAY STREET | LONDON | 19 | W8 5ET | View on Google Maps | |
| EARLS COURT ROAD | LONDON | 18 | W8 6EJ | View on Google Maps | |
| HOLLAND STREET | LONDON | 17 | W8 4NA | View on Google Maps | |
| STRATFORD ROAD | LONDON | 16 | W8 6QD | View on Google Maps | |
| ABINGDON ROAD | LONDON | 15 | W8 6AH | View on Google Maps | |
| KENSINGTON CHURCH WALK | LONDON | 9 | W8 4NB | View on Google Maps | |
| CAMPDEN HILL ROAD | LONDON | 8 | W8 7AS | View on Google Maps | |
| PEMBROKE ROAD | LONDON | 7 | W8 6NX | View on Google Maps | |
| VICTORIA GROVE | LONDON | 7 | W8 5RW | View on Google Maps | |
| CAMPDEN STREET | LONDON | 6 | W8 7EP | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the W8 postcode district is Kensington and Chelsea, which is located in Greater London. Additionally, there are significant settlements in the district, including London, which is also in Greater London. The most significant post town in the W8 postcode district is London.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Kensington and Chelsea London Boro area with a total of 691 postal codes.
The W8 postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The W8 Postcode shares a border with W2 (LONDON), W11 (LONDON), W14 (LONDON), SW5 (LONDON) and SW7 (LONDON).
Dentists in the W8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oracare Dental | 244 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6ND | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | 80 Kensington Dental Clinic | 80 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 4SG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | 129 - 131 Kensington High Street | KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6SU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Moira Wong Orthodontics | 27A KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET , LONDON , W8 4LL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the W8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland Park Surgery | , 12 PHILLIMORE WALK , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 7RX | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | The Abingdon Health Centre | , KENSINGTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6EG | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Scarsdale Medical Centre | , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 5SX | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the W8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pestle & Mortar | 211-213 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6BD | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Boots | 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 5SF | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Kensington Pharmacy | 4 STRATFORD ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 6QD | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the W8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KENSINGTON EYE CENTRE OPTICIANS | 37 KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET , KENSINGTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 4LL | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | SPECS OF KENSINGTON | 185 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , W8 6SH | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENSINGTON, LONDON) | 127A KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 5SF | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (KENSINGTON) | 82 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , KENSINGTON , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 4SG | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | DAVID FAULDER OPTICIANS - KENSINGTON HIGH ST | 218 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , W8 7RG | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 6 | DAVID FAULDER OPTICIANS | 218 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , W8 7RG | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 7 | CHATOO AND CO LTD OPTICIANS | 258 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , W8 6ND | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 8 | CHATOO OF LONDON- KENSINGTON | 258 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET , LONDON , W8 6ND | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Ashbourne College
Phase: Not applicable
Address: 17 Old Court Place , Kensington , London
Postcode: W8 4PL
Headteacher: Mr Michael Kirby (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington , London
Postcode: W8 4SP
Headteacher: Mr J Primrose (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington , London
Postcode: W8 6EJ
Headteacher: Miss Rebecca Timms (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Holland Park School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road , London
Postcode: W8 7AF
Headteacher: Steve Parsons (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Fox Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , London
Postcode: W8 7PP
Headteacher: Ms Emma Madden (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.30
Average Driving Distance: 5.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 693
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.75
Average Driving Distance: 6.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 693
M4 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.71
Average Driving Distance: 10.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 693
Weather Forecast for Kensington
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 0.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 6.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 51.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 88.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 93.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 92.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 87.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 89.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 84.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 83.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 82.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 82.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 83.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 84.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 79.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 75.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| W8 4 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 5 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 6 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| W8 7 | Kensington Sdelivery Office |
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| W | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions.
| Kensington Palace |
|---|
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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Street List for the W8 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £368 | £4,000 | £1,956 | |
| 1 | £1,211 | £11,267 | £3,967 |
| 2 | £2,600 | £51,567 | £9,452 |
| 3 | £3,445 | £52,000 | £13,159 |
| 4 | £5,633 | £36,833 | £14,966 |
| 5 | £13,000 | £52,000 | £24,602 |
| 6 | £24,917 | £86,667 | £45,500 |
| 7 | £80,000 | £150,000 | £103,334 |
| 8 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £65,000 | £3,000,000 | £398,173 | |
| 1 | £85,000 | £22,000,000 | £1,119,638 |
| 2 | £650,000 | £9,000,000 | £1,692,026 |
| 3 | £950,000 | £18,230,000 | £3,656,738 |
| 4 | £1,500,000 | £23,500,000 | £6,397,609 |
| 5 | £1,170,000 | £12,800,000 | £6,151,538 |
| 6 | £2,500,000 | £44,000,000 | £11,178,571 |
| 7 | £14,950,000 | £44,000,000 | £29,475,000 |
| 8 | £22,950,000 | £22,950,000 | £22,950,000 |
| 10 | £3,850,000 | £3,850,000 | £3,850,000 |
| 14 | £22,000,000 | £22,000,000 | £22,000,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Kensington | Hamptons Lettings | 8 Hornton Street, London, W8 4NW | 020 3869 5059 |
 | Kensington | Marsh & Parsons | 9 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4LF | 020 7368 4460 |
 | South Kensington | Foxtons | 94 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3RD | 020 3840 3425 |
 | Kensington High Street Lettings | Chestertons Estate Agents | 116 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 7RW | 020 3835 5777 |
 | Kensington | Knight Frank | 52-56 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4DB | 020 3869 4031 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £7,299,688 | 4 | £19,750,000 | 2 | £2,750,000 | 1 | £7,000,000 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £5,935,042 | 6 | £6,025,111 | 9 | £5,285,500 | 12 | £8,403,310 | 9 |
| Terraced | £4,223,159 | 64 | £3,889,438 | 64 | £4,883,408 | 61 | £4,556,930 | 59 |
| Flats | £2,806,638 | 224 | £2,712,861 | 247 | £2,216,685 | 243 | £2,734,855 | 284 |