Average house price in Kensington and Chelsea
The average house price in Kensington and Chelsea (London) is £1,272,760, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 8.4% over the last 12 months. That is 371% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Kensington and Chelsea ranks 1st most expensive of 360 local authorities — among the 10% most expensive local authorities.
- Average price
- £1,272,760
- 12-month change
- -8.4%
- vs UK average
- +371%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 1st / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £4,460,090 |
| Semi-detached | £3,077,927 |
| Terraced | £2,420,103 |
| Flat / maisonette | £1,011,315 |
Nearby areas in London
- Islington£665,067
- Wandsworth£670,960
- Hammersmith and Fulham£741,612
- Richmond upon Thames£794,027
- Camden£794,527
- City of Westminster£814,679
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Kensington and Chelsea?
- The average house price in Kensington and Chelsea is £1,272,760, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Kensington and Chelsea?
- Average house prices in Kensington and Chelsea have fallen by 8.4% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Kensington and Chelsea?
- An average detached home in Kensington and Chelsea costs £4,460,090 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Kensington and Chelsea?
- An average flat or maisonette in Kensington and Chelsea costs £1,011,315 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Kensington and Chelsea expensive compared with the UK average?
- Kensington and Chelsea's average house price of £1,272,760 is 371% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Kensington and Chelsea rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Kensington and Chelsea is the 1st most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it among the 10% most expensive local authorities.
The full picture for Kensington and Chelsea
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Kensington and Chelsea.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.