Is Kensal Town in Kensington and Chelsea a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Kensal Town older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Kensal Town and Kensington and Chelsea? What is the claimant count in Kensal Town and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Kensal Town Health Statistics
Dalgarno has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Dalgarno | 48.46% | 30.28% | 14.16% | 5.2% | 1.9% |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 59.61% | 26.71% | 9.2% | 3.35% | 1.13% |
| London | 53.55% | 31.85% | 10.33% | 3.23% | 1.05% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Kensington and Chelsea changed since 2011?
Kensington and Chelsea residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 57.84% | 28.48% | 9.12% | 3.38% | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 59.61% | 26.71% | 9.2% | 3.35% | 1.13% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Kensal Town?
The largest employment sector in Kensal Town is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.8% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.31% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.76% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.68% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.72% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.74% |
| Skilled Trades | 6.82% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.2% |
Kensal Town & Kensington and Chelsea Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Kensal Town in the Kensington and Chelsea local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Dalgarno | 59.75% | 40.25% |
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| Kensington and Chelsea | 46.08% | 53.92% |
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| London | 59.37% | 40.63% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Kensal Town compared to other wards in Kensington and Chelsea
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Queen's Gate | 32.95% | 67.05% |
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| 2 | Earl's Court | 35.33% | 64.67% |
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| 3 | Courtfield | 35.67% | 64.33% |
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| 4 | Abingdon | 38.19% | 61.81% |
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| 5 | Holland | 39.25% | 60.75% |
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| 6 | Brompton & Hans Town | 39.64% | 60.36% |
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| 7 | Redcliffe | 41.12% | 58.88% |
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| 8 | Campden | 42.72% | 57.28% |
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| 9 | Pembridge | 43.74% | 56.26% |
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| 10 | Royal Hospital | 46.67% | 53.33% |
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| 11 | Stanley | 48.83% | 51.17% |
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| 12 | Colville | 52.29% | 47.71% |
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| 13 | Chelsea Riverside | 52.73% | 47.27% |
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| 14 | Golborne | 53.05% | 46.95% |
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| 15 | Norland | 55.99% | 44.01% |
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| 16 | Notting Dale | 57.21% | 42.79% |
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| 17 | Dalgarno | 59.75% | 40.25% |
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| 18 | St. Helen's | 61.88% | 38.12% |
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';Kensal Town is ranked 17 out of 18 wards in Kensington and Chelsea for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Kensal Town and Kensington and Chelsea
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Kensal Town either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 16.99 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 83.01 of Kensal Town residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Dalgarno | 16.99% | 83.01% |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 31.68% | 68.32% |
| London | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Kensal Town has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Kensal Town compared to other wards in Kensington and Chelsea
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Campden | 45.34% | 54.66% |
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| 2 | Queen's Gate | 40.12% | 59.88% |
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| 3 | Norland | 40.03% | 59.97% |
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| 4 | Abingdon | 38.7% | 61.3% |
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| 5 | Royal Hospital | 38.65% | 61.35% |
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| 6 | Redcliffe | 38.59% | 61.41% |
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| 7 | Holland | 37.69% | 62.31% |
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| 8 | Stanley (Kensington and Chelsea) | 36.91% | 63.09% |
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| 9 | Pembridge | 36.2% | 63.8% |
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| 10 | Courtfield | 34.91% | 65.09% |
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| 11 | Brompton & Hans Town | 33.3% | 66.7% |
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| 12 | Chelsea Riverside | 29.95% | 70.05% |
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| 13 | St. Helen's (Kensington and Chelsea) | 28.83% | 71.17% |
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| 14 | Earl's Court | 26.11% | 73.89% |
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| 15 | Colville | 21.92% | 78.08% |
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| 16 | Dalgarno | 16.99% | 83.01% |
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| 17 | Notting Dale | 12.76% | 87.24% |
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| 18 | Golborne | 11.88% | 88.12% |
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Kensal Town is ranked 16 out of 18 wards in Kensington and Chelsea for the percentage of home owners.Kensal Town Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Kensal Town residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Kensal Town to the national average for England.
| Level | Dalgarno | England |
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| No Qualifications | 22.25% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.71% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.2% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.87% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.02% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 38.43% | 33.92% |
Kensal Town Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Dalgarno.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Kensal Town Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Kensington and Chelsea.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Kensington and Chelsea | 3.4% | -0.6% |
| London | 4.8% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 48.13% |
| In Part-Time Work | 31.15% |
| Unemployed | 9.39% |
What is the population of Kensal Town and Kensington and Chelsea?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Kensington and Chelsea including Kensal Town. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Abingdon | 9806 |
| Brompton & Hans Town | 9914 |
| Campden | 10080 |
| Chelsea Riverside | 8416 |
| Colville | 8834 |
| Courtfield | 10044 |
| Dalgarno | 6993 |
| Earl's Court | 9894 |
| Golborne | 7593 |
| Holland | 8857 |
| Norland | 6040 |
| Notting Dale | 7438 |
| Pembridge | 5831 |
| Queen's Gate | 10097 |
| Redcliffe | 10389 |
| Royal Hospital | 10110 |
| St. Helen's | 5774 |
| Stanley | 10754 |
| Kensington and Chelsea Total | 156864 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
