W8 5BL Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about W8 5BL postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

W8 5BL is a residential postcode in Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. W8 5BL postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, W8 5BL has 11 properties within its service area. W8 5BL is located in Queen's Gate, Kensington and Chelsea region with center coordinates 51.49961800, -0.18835400.

The population of W8 5BL postcode is 15, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to W postcode Area, W8 District, and W8 5 postcode Sector.

Properties in W8 5BL area have been sold 11 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For W8 5BL Postcode
#House No/Name,
Kensington Court Place , LONDON , W8 5BL

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.49962
Longitude -0.18835
Northing 179409
Easting 525848
Altitude 17 Meters
Grid Reference Code TQ258794
Plus Code 9C3XFRX6+RM
Distance To Sea 25.98 mi

W8 5BL postcode has center coordinates [51.49962,-0.18835]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 17 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TQ258794 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in W8 5BL is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 7
Population 15
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
25832 / 31583
Census Output Area E00014524
Built Up Area Greater London
Built Up SubDivision Kensington and Chelsea
Lower Layer Output Super Area Kensington and Chelsea 010C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Queen's Gate

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 81.79% of the people in W8 5BL is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area W
Postcode District W8
Postcode Sector W8 5

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Greater London
District Kensington and Chelsea
Ward Queen's Gate
Parish Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Kensington
Region London
ITL Level 2 Inner London - West
ITL Level 3 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Amenities Available In W8 5BL


Work Place

Nearby Work Area London
Average Income £73900

Railway Station

Station High Street Kensington
Distance To Station 0.16 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Metropolitan Police
Water Company Thames Water
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In W8 5BL


Address Property Type Price Date
HAMSTON HOUSE, FLAT 4, KENSINGTON COURT PLACE, LONDON, W8 5BL Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £307,500
£270,000
£380,000
£375,000
£1,060,000
£1,850,000
£500,000
£1,425,000
£1,490,000
£1,200,000
£3,375,000
1995-06-23
1996-05-15
1999-03-19
2000-05-05
2001-10-10
2002-07-01
2006-03-31
2013-04-22
2019-04-18
2020-07-10
2023-05-02

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 807883 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 651067 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 1194869 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 1363444 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 2012236 GBP

Public Transport Near W8 5BL


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Kensington Palace
Kensington
294.97 metres
Kensington Palace
Kensington
309.00 metres
High Street Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, High Street Kensington
318.06 metres
High Street Kensington
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, High Street Kensington
329.49 metres
Palace Gate
PALACE GATE, Kensington
355.20 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
West Brompton Rail Station
West Brompton
1.48 km
Kensington (Olympia) Rail Station
Olympia
1.54 km
London Paddington Rail Station
Paddington
2.01 km
Paddington
Paddington
2.03 km
Shepherds Bush Rail Station
Shepherds Bush
2.13 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
High Street Kensington Underground Station
TBA, High Street Kensington
347.06 metres
Gloucester Road Underground Station
TBA, Gloucester Road
710.28 metres
Earl's Court Underground Station
TBA, Earls Court
910.16 metres
South Kensington Underground Station
TBA, South Kensington
1.16 km
Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
TBA, Notting Hill
1.19 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London City Airport
Silvertown
16.56 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 1
Heathrow Airport
18.53 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2
Heathrow Airport
18.55 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
18.55 km
London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport
18.58 km

Ferry Ports

Port Location Distance
Cadogan Pier
A3212 Chelsea Road Cadogan Pier, Chelsea
2.37 km
Little Venice Waterbus Stop
Warwick Crescent, Little Venice
2.42 km
Chelsea Harbour Pier
Harbour Avenue, Sands End
2.89 km
Battersea Power Station Pier
Kirtling Street, Battersea
3.56 km
Plantation Wharf Pier
Gartons Way, Clapham Junction
3.69 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from W8 5BL
(In Meters)
SW7 4AA 264.88
SW7 4AB 267.58
SW7 4AD 264.43
SW7 4AE 291.49
SW7 4AF 293.02
SW7 4AG 293.00
SW7 4AJ 433.47
SW7 4AL 398.04
SW7 4AN 365.57
SW7 4AP 284.89

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in W8 5BL through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and W8 5BL just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in W8 5BL is 807883 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. View the map section for more details.

There are 7 properties in W8 5BL as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach W8 5BL follow this link.

Kensington Court Place