Affordability in Kensington and Chelsea
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Kensington and Chelsea
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £2,640 | +2.7% |
| 2 bed | £3,428 | +2.5% |
| 3 bed | £4,074 | +2.5% |
| 4+ bed | £5,650 | +1.6% |
| All sizes | £3,690 | +2.1% |
Who lives in Kensington and Chelsea
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Kensington and Chelsea?
The median house price in Kensington and Chelsea is £1,150,000 (ONS, 2025), about 25.2× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Kensington and Chelsea?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Kensington and Chelsea is £3,428 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Kensington and Chelsea data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.