W8 4ED postcode in Kensington and Chelsea, England
W8 4ED is a postcode in Kensington and Chelsea, in the Campden ward. It is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where W8 4ED is, and what is near it
- W8 4ED
- Other postcodes in W8 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 16 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5081, longitude -0.1944)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after W8 4ED?
- Kensington and ChelseaCouncil, for all local services Kensington and Chelsea: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around W8 4ED Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Kensington and BayswaterParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Joe Powell (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Joe Powell
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at W8 4ED?
Every home and business at W8 4ED can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Kensington and Chelsea: 93%
Kensington and Chelsea: 99%
The line marks the figure across Kensington and Chelsea.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at W8 4ED?
BinDayBuddy does not read Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is W8 4ED at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include W8 4ED.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Kensington and Chelsea
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for W8 4ED: 6,269 properties in Kensington and Chelsea are at high risk (6.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Kensington and Chelsea
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of W8 4ED is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near W8 4ED?
Homes in W8 4 sold for a typical £725,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 35 sales, down 44.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Terraced 4 sales, too few to price
- Flat or maisonette £690,000 31 sales
Across the whole W8 district: a typical £1,275,000 from 160 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in W8 4ED
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in W8 4ED from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near W8 4ED?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,050 homes in the neighbourhood around W8 4ED. The largest share of them, 32%, are in council tax band H. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (84%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026‑27: £1,667. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,481 (band C) to £3,333 (band H); band H, the most common, is £3,333.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,111 |
| Band B | withheld | £1,296 |
| Band C | about 110 (10%) | £1,481 |
| Band D | about 90 (9%) | £1,667 |
| Band E | about 70 (7%) | £2,037 |
| Band F | about 150 (14%) | £2,407 |
| Band G | about 290 (28%) | £2,778 |
| Band H | about 340 (32%) | £3,333 |
When the homes were built
- 84% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 11% 1919 to 1939
- Withheld 1945 to 1964
- 3% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 1% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1983 to 1999, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Kensington and Chelsea before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of W8 4ED is in (ONS area E01002827), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near W8 4ED?
The nearest open schools to W8 4ED, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to W8 4ED?
The nearest railway station to the centre of W8 4ED is Paddington, 1.5 km away in a straight line.
- Paddington Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
- London Paddington Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 150 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
16 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Notting Hill Gate Station, 51 m away.
More stations near W8 4ED, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near W8 4ED?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of W8 4ED, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Pembridge Villas Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 020 7727 2222 550 mWalk
- Holland Park Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7221 4334 750 mWalk
- Westbourne Grove Medical Centre Phone 020 7229 5800 800 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near W8 4ED?
The nearest charging points to the centre of W8 4ED, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Source London Charging point · 2 chargers 400 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.1 kmWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 1 charger 1.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near W8 4ED?
The nearest to the centre of W8 4ED, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- The Kensington Dentist Phone 020 7221 1680 150 mWalk
- Dr Seema Bahl Dental Practice Phone 020 7727 8370 200 mWalk
- Bond Dental London (NOTTING HILL) Phone 020 7727 4795 250 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to W8 4ED?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Cromwell Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7460 5500 1.5 kmCycle
- St Mary's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3311 3311 1.7 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near W8 4ED?
The nearest care homes to the centre of W8 4ED, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- The Kensington Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2026 · Phone 020 7727 8033 550 mWalk
- Loveday Kensington Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3285 6152 900 mWalk
- Forrester Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 020 7266 3174 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near W8 4ED?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of W8 4ED, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Calder Pharmacy of Notting Hill Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9:30am to 6:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7727 3185 150 mWalk
- Notting Hill Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7229 0958 250 mWalk
- Boots, 96-98 Notting Hill Gate Mon to Sat 9am to 7pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 020 7725 4441 250 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near W8 4ED?
The nearest vets to the centre of W8 4ED on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Kensington Veterinary Care Phone +44 20 7221 3093 100 mWalk
- Pets Naturally Phone +44 20 7221 9200 700 mWalk
- Creature Comforts Vets Notting Hill Phone +44 20 7871 8471 800 mWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is W8 4ED in a conservation area?
The centre of W8 4ED is in 5 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Conservation areaKensington Palace
- Tree preservation order areaTree preservation order area
- Article 4 direction areaArticle 4 - No 100
- Article 4 direction areaArticle 4 - No 106
- Article 4 direction areaArticle 4 - No 95
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near W8 4ED?
Police.uk records 2,054 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of W8 4ED in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 103, public order 92, burglary 76, bicycle theft 44, robbery 43, possession of weapons 31, other crime 19, criminal damage and arson 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for W8 4ED
- Ward
- Campden
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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