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 below) the UK average of 40.7.
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 13 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% |