Kensington and Chelsea Demographic
Latest official statistics for Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in London, home to 144,518 residents with a density of 11,918 people per km². The area has seen a population decline of -8.7% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.1 years (-1.6 above) the UK average.
Population144,518▼  -1,981 (-1.4%)
Area12 km²
Density11,918
Median Age39.1-1.6 on UK avg age
Female77,45553.6%
Male67,06346.4%
Births1,2870.9%
Deaths8030.6%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▼ -8.7%
Religion share in Kensington and Chelsea 
Ethnic official statistics in Kensington and Chelsea
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 
| Asian | 11.9% | 
| Black | 7.9% | 
| Mixed | 6.6% | 
| Other Group | 9.9% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in Kensington and Chelsea
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Never Married | 49.2% | 
| Married | 35.7% | 
| Divorced | 8.9% | 
| Widowed | 3.9% | 
| Separated | 2.3% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in Kensington and Chelsea
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Private Rented | 39.6% | 
| Owns | 31.6% | 
| Social Rented | 27.6% | 
| Shared Ownership | 1% | 
| Rent Free | 0.2% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in Kensington and Chelsea
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Not Disabled | 86.3% | 
| Disabled Limited | 7.3% | 
| Disabled Lot | 6.4% | 
| Total | 100% | 
