Living in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is a city in London, United Kingdom, home to 155,741 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 1%, #3 of 388), single pensioners (top 2%, #4 of 378), retired couples (top 2%, #5 of 378).
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- It is part of Greater London, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 50 min and sets around 15:54; in late June it sets around 21:22.
How Kensington and Chelsea ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In London | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #97 of 378 | #4 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #368 of 387 | #14 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #308 of 378 | #8 of 33 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #222 of 378 | #6 of 33 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #5 of 378 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #4 of 378 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #25 of 387 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #58 of 368 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #57 of 367 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #45 of 362 | #5 of 32 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #302 of 387 | #5 of 33 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #93 of 368 | #4 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #5 of 361 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #27 of 354 | #2 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 41 | #343 of 378 | #9 of 33 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 25 | #353 of 388 | #11 of 33 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #28 of 363 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #23 of 387 | #5 of 33 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #14 of 378 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #327 of 388 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #349 of 388 | #15 of 33 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 9 | #365 of 388 | #12 of 33 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #13 of 388 | #5 of 33 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #233 of 388 | #20 of 33 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #262 of 388 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 84 | #3 of 388 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #54 of 368 | #9 of 33 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hammersmith and Fulham 2 km
- Westminster 2 km
- Camden 5 km
- Wandsworth 6 km
- Lambeth 7 km
- Brent 7 km
- City of London 7 km
- Islington 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.