Kensington and Chelsea Demographic

Country: England|Region: London|District Type: London Borough

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
EthnicShare
White
63.7%
Asian
11.9%
Black
7.9%
Mixed
6.6%
Other Group
9.9%
Civil Status latest data in Kensington and Chelsea
StatusShare
Never Married
49.2%
Married
35.7%
Divorced
8.9%
Widowed
3.9%
Separated
2.3%
Tenure distribution in Kensington and Chelsea
TenureShare
Private Rented
39.6%
Owns
31.6%
Social Rented
27.6%
Shared Ownership
1%
Rent Free
0.2%
Disability distribution in Kensington and Chelsea
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
86.3%
Disabled Limited
7.3%
Disabled Lot
6.4%