Kingham Close Kensington
1 address across 1 postcode (W11), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 21700649.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Kensington and Chelsea costs £1,667 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shepherd's Bush, about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Holland Park (21 hectares) is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 21.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bush Doctors, about 280 m away, with 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 387 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Kensington and Chelsea in 2026-27: Band D £1,667 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,111 | £1,296 | £1,481 | £1,667 | £2,037 | £2,407 | £2,778 | £3,333 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (26% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 - No 100.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Triangle site, south of Holland Park Roundabout: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Triangle site, south of Holland Park Rondabout: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Five Star Car Wash & MOT Garages, 10b Shepherd's Bush Road: up to 28 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- M&S White City Site 54 Wood Lane London W12 7RQ: up to 1,814 homes, pending decision (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Centre House 56 Wood Lane: up to 527 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W11 4XU | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shepherd's Bush 6.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Kensington Olympia 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | |
| West Brompton 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Shepherd's Bush (Central) Underground Station | 270 m |
| Holland Park Underground Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Shepherd's Bush Market Underground Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royal Crescent Holland Park | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Victoria Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Little Venice Waterbus Stop | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 76 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Bush Doctors | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 29 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 27 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Addison Place Dental Practice | 220 m |
| Hospital | Cromwell Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Notting Hill Police Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine Westfield Shopping Centre Halifax | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,870 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Holland Park 21 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,680 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,650 m² | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,750 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 7-44, Royal Crescent W11, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m north-west. 214 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 7-44, Royal Crescent W11 | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m north-west |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 150 m south |
| 1-6, Royal Crescent W11 | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north-east |
| 170-178, Holland Park Avenue W11 | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-east |
| Pottery kiln in Walmer Road | Scheduled monument | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Holland Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Ladbroke Estate | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Kensington Palace | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Park | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Round Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Portobello Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| The Fountains | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Chiswick Eyot | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Small Profits | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 21.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Kensington and Chelsea: see them on the Kensington and Chelsea page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 230 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Addison Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avondale Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Flora Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Miles Coverdale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holland Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Kensington Hilton W11 4UL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Stewart Arms PH W11 4TR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Ukrainian Community Centre W11 4UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Norland W11 4UH | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| The Central Gurdwara W11 4SG | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| London School of English W14 8DZ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush W14 0AX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Badiani Shepards Bush W12 8ND | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| La Scuola Italiana a Londra W11 4UH | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| G:Fit London W11 4UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Urban Partnership Group @ Edward Woods Community Centre W11 4TX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2024 |
| Comrade! Charity Kitchen W11 4TX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boots UK Ltd W12 8PP | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Central Bar W12 8PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett W12 8PP | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Vehicle crime | 38 |
| Burglary | 28 |
| Drugs | 24 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lower Addison Gardens (73); On or near Woodstock Grove (59); On or near Parking Area (49); On or near Holland Park Gardens (39); On or near Queensdale Crescent (36).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 58% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 93% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 65% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Bunsik (restaurant/cafe/canteen, W12 8LP) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 16 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- W11 4XU: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Clearwater Terrace · Lorne Gardens · Upper Addison Gardens · Royal Crescent Mews · A3220 · Royal Crescent · Hansard Mews · Norland Road · Woodstock Grove · Addison Gardens · Kingsdale Gardens · Richmond Way
All the streets in W11 and across Kensington and Chelsea.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.