1/8
£1,200,000
5 beds · 3 baths · 947 sq ft
Sheffield Terrace, Kensington, London, W8 7NB
Added on 31/08/2026 
House prices in Kensington
London · 164 sales registered so far in the 12 months to May 2026 · HM Land Registry data
Average house price in Kensington
The average (median) house price in Kensington, London was £1,465,000 in the 12 months to May 2026, from 164 sales registered so far — 18.4% down on the year before and 24.1% down on five years ago. Flats homes were the most common sale at a median £1,300,000; terraced £3,400,000. Homes with a recorded floor area sold for about £1,450 per square foot (£15,608/m²), based on 364 of 460 sales over two years.
- Median sold price
- £1,465,000
- 12 months to May 2026
- Half of sales were above this price, half below
- Change on a year ago
- −18.4%
- median vs the previous 12 months
- Shown only when both years have 30+ sales
- Price per sq ft
- £1,450
- typical range £1160–£1800
- From 364 of 460 sales with an EPC floor area (2 years)
- Sales registered so far
- 164
- 12 months to May 2026
- Recent months are still being registered; counts are never compared year on year
- vs London
- +179%
- London median £525,000
- Difference between the two medians
Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered) Kensington = the postcodes closer to Kensington's centre than to any neighbouring area centre within Kensington and Chelsea
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House prices in Kensington by property type
Kensington house price trend
Kensington median London median sales per period still being registered
| Period | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2021 | £2,200,000 | 51 |
| Q1 2022 | £1,675,000 | 65 |
| Q2 2022 | £1,960,000 | 72 |
| Q3 2022 | £2,295,000 | 73 |
| Q4 2022 | £1,762,500 | 60 |
| Q1 2023 | £1,600,000 | 47 |
| Q2 2023 | £2,550,000 | 59 |
| Q3 2023 | £1,725,000 | 54 |
| Q4 2023 | £2,400,000 | 71 |
| Q1 2024 | £2,150,000 | 54 |
| Q2 2024 | £1,662,500 | 70 |
| Q3 2024 | £1,807,500 | 64 |
| Q4 2024 | £1,785,000 | 74 |
| Q1 2025 | £1,760,000 | 94 |
| Q2 2025 | £1,567,500 | 50 |
| Q3 2025 | £1,500,000 | 66 |
| Q4 2025 | £1,350,000 | 55 |
| Q1 2026 | £1,800,100 | 25 |
| Q2 2026 | £1,180,000 | 17 |
| Q3 2026 | £1,295,000 | 4 |
Median of completed sales per period, not seasonally adjusted; the latest months are still being registered.
What homes in Kensington sold for
42%
26%
15%
5%
1%
3%
1%
7%
£470k–£1.29m
£1.29m–£2.12m
£2.12m–£2.94m
£2.94m–£3.77m
£3.77m–£4.59m
£4.59m–£5.42m
£5.42m–£6.25m
£6.25m+
Most homes in Kensington sold for £470k–£2.12m (68% of sales).
Sold house prices in Kensington
| Sold | Address | Type | Price | Floor area | £/sq ft | vs last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Flat 13, 1 - 5, Hornton Street W8 7NP | Flats · Leasehold | £890,000 | 764 sq ft | £1,165 | — |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 24, Peel Street W8 7PD | Terraced | £2,600,000 | 1,765 sq ft | £1,473 | — |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Flat 501, Sovereign Court, 29, Wrights Lane W8 5SH | Flats · Leasehold | £1,700,000 | 1,281 sq ft | £1,327 | — |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Flat 2, 13, Gordon Place W8 4JD | Flats · Leasehold | £725,000 | 560 sq ft | £1,295 | — |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Flat 3, 9, Airlie Gardens W8 7AJ | Flats · Leasehold | £790,000 | 775 sq ft | £1,019 | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Flat 6, Bishops Court, 14, Marloes Road W8 5LH | Flats · Leasehold | £555,000 | 463 sq ft | £1,199 | — |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 17, Eldon Road W8 5PT | Semi-detached | £10,250,000 | 3,886 sq ft | £2,638 | — |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Flat 3, 1 - 5, Hornton Street W8 7NP | Flats · Leasehold | £680,000 | 797 sq ft | £854 | — |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Flat 94, Vicarage Court, Vicarage Gate W8 4HQ | Flats · Leasehold | £375,000 | 409 sq ft | £917 | — |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 13, Oakwood Court W14 8JU | Flats · Leasehold | £1,999,500 | 2,164 sq ft | £924 | — |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 32, Leonard Court, Edwardes Square W8 6NN | Flats · Leasehold | £850,000 | 775 sq ft | £1,097 | — |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Flat 4, 31, Marloes Road W8 6LG | Flats · Leasehold | £850,000 | 743 sq ft | £1,144 | — |
| 29 May 2026 | 10, Holland Street W8 4LT | Terraced | £3,450,000 | 2,271 sq ft | £1,519 | — |
| 29 May 2026 | The Lower Ground Floor Flat At, 51, Cornwall Gardens SW7 4BG | Flats · Leasehold | £1,525,000 | 1,701 sq ft | £897 | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 8, 22, Palace Court W2 4HU | Flats · Leasehold | £1,455,000 | 1,044 sq ft | £1,394 | — |
| 27 May 2026 | 25, Scarsdale Villas W8 6PT | Terraced | £4,850,000 | 3,208 sq ft | £1,512 | — |
| 21 May 2026 | Flat 21, Stone Hall, Stone Hall Gardens W8 5UU | Flats · Leasehold | £1,050,000 | 700 sq ft | £1,501 | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Flat 4, 58, Lexham Gardens W8 5JA | Flats · Leasehold | £1,920,000 | — | — | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Flat 6, Tor Court, Tor Gardens W8 4HX | Flats · Leasehold | £590,000 | 517 sq ft | £1,142 | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 37, Abingdon Road W8 6AH | Terraced | £7,700,000 | 5,403 sq ft | £1,425 | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Flat 32, Ingelow House, Holland Street W8 4NF | Flats · Leasehold | £1,180,000 | 657 sq ft | £1,797 | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 51, Campden Hill Gate W8 7QJ | Flats · Leasehold | £2,942,000 | 1,765 sq ft | £1,667 | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 41, Hillgate Place W8 7SS | Terraced | £2,675,000 | 1,356 sq ft | £1,972 | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 6, Oakwood Court W14 8JU | Flats · Leasehold | £3,467,500 | 2,347 sq ft | £1,478 | +4% (2024) |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, Farley Court, Melbury Road W14 8LJ | Flats · Leasehold | £1,100,000 | 1,184 sq ft | £929 | — |
The most recent registered sales. Full histories, including every sale since 1995, are on the street pages.
Streets in Kensington
Most expensive streets
- Cottesmore Gardens W8 £15,875,000· 5 sales
- Phillimore Gardens W8 £13,600,000· 11 sales
- Campden Hill W8 £8,300,000· 9 sales
- Victoria Road W8 £7,605,000· 5 sales
- Eldon Road W8 £7,250,000· 5 sales
- Hollandgreen Place W8 £5,820,000· 12 sales
- Kensington Square W8 £5,500,000· 5 sales
- Scarsdale Villas W8 £5,350,000· 9 sales
Most affordable streets
- Mall Chambers W8 £527,500· 14 sales
- Queensway W2 £550,000· 19 sales
- Queensborough Terrace W2 £652,500· 5 sales
- Pater Street W8 £710,000· 7 sales
- Leinster Square W2 £720,000· 11 sales
- Vicarage Gate W8 £722,500· 42 sales
- Kensington Church Street W8 £773,500· 24 sales
- Pembridge Gardens W2 £775,000· 17 sales
Most active streets
- Vicarage Gate W8 10in 12m
- Linden Gardens W2 9in 12m
- Kensington High Street W8 6in 12m
- Kensington Church Street W8 6in 12m
- Campden Hill Road W8 5in 12m
- Marloes Road W8 5in 12m
- Lexham Gardens W8 5in 12m
- Abingdon Road W8 4in 12m
Medians over five years for streets with at least five sales; "most active" counts the last 12 months.
Postcode districts in Kensington
| District | Sales (12m) | Median | £/sq ft | Change (1y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8 | 130 | £1,589,775 | £1,507 | −18.5% |
| W2 | 23 | £988,000 | £1,278 | — |
| W14 | 7 | — | £1,161 | — |
For sale in Kensington now
Homes for sale in Kensington today ask a median £2,250,000 (n = 35) vs £1,465,000 sold — asking is 54% above recent sold prices; £1,741 vs £1,450 per sq ft. 0% of Homello's listings here are under offer. Asking ≠ achieved; sold prices reflect deals agreed 4–6 months ago.
1/8
£1,075,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 657 sq ft
Maple Lodge, Kensington Green, W8 5UN
Share of freehold
Added on 31/08/2026 Jo Webster Properties Ltd
1/8
£2,250,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,281 sq ft
Magnolia Lodge, Kensington Green, W8 5UT
Share of freehold
Added on 31/08/2026 Jo Webster Properties Ltd
1/8
£2,150,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,249 sq ft
Oak Lodge, Kensington Green, W8 5UL
Share of freehold
Added on 31/08/2026 Jo Webster Properties Ltd
Sold prices at developments in Kensington
- Holland Park Villas · Berkeley Group8 resales · median £10,225,000· −4% on first sale
- Holland Park Gate, Kensington · Lodha UK23 first sales· median £4,900,000· from 2024
- Park Modern, Hyde Park · Fenton Whelan15 first sales· median £7,200,000· from 2023
New-build sales register 6–12 months after completion; "resale" means a later sale at an address whose first recorded sale was a new build.
House prices near Kensington
- Kensington and Chelsea London · 0.3 km 73% of here
- Bayswater London · 1.5 km 51% of here
- Notting Hill London · 1.6 km 90% of here
- Hammersmith and Fulham London · 1.9 km 49% of here
- Chelsea London · 2.3 km 86% of here
- Westminster London · 2.5 km 57% of here
- Fulham London · 3.4 km 54% of here
- Battersea London · 3.7 km 45% of here
- Belgravia London · 3 km 95% of here
- Putney London · 4.7 km 42% of here
Part of Kensington and Chelsea· London
What's my home worth?
A 90 m² (970 sq ft) home in Kensington is worth roughly £1.12m–£1.74m at the area's typical £1160–£1800 per square foot — a range, not a valuation.
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›What is the average house price in Kensington?
The median sold price in Kensington, London was £1,465,000 in the 12 months to May 2026 (164 sales registered so far); the mean was £2,139,134. We quote medians because a few very expensive or very cheap sales pull a mean around. The London median over the same period was £525,000. Portals and the ONS publish different figures because they use different boundaries, windows and adjustments.
›How much is a house in Kensington per square foot?
Homes sold in Kensington, London over the two years to May 2026 with a recorded floor area achieved a median £1,450 per square foot (interquartile range £1160–£1800), from 364 sales matched to an Energy Performance Certificate floor area.
›Are house prices in Kensington going up or down?
In the 12 months to May 2026, the median was 18.4% down on the previous 12 months and 24.1% down on five years earlier. These compare completed sales registered so far; the most recent months are still being registered, so the latest figures move as late registrations arrive.
›What is the most expensive street in Kensington?
Of streets with at least five sales in the last five years, Cottesmore Gardens (W8) has the highest median sold price at £15,875,000 across 5 sales.
›Where does this data come from and how up to date is it?
Every sale is from HM Land Registry's Price Paid Data for England and Wales, which we re-import monthly. Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered). Floor areas come from Energy Performance Certificates matched by address.
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Sources and method. Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered).Next HM Land Registry release ~28 Sept 2026. Medians unless stated; averages only where 30 or more sales. Category A sales only (standard price-paid transactions), houses and flats.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Floor areas derived from Energy Performance Certificate data © Crown copyright, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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