Compare Kensington and Chelsea against Islington
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Kensington and Chelsea and Islington.
Population comparison
- Population for Kensington and Chelsea
- 156,864
- Population for Islington
- 248,115
- Difference
- -91,251
- Percentage Difference
- -45.06%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Kensington and Chelsea
- 65,055 (63.5%)
- # People Employed in Islington
- 111,815 (68.5%)
- Difference
- 65,055
- Percentage Difference
- -52.87%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Kensington and Chelsea
- 31,920 (31.1%)
- # People Inactive in Islington
- 41,665 (25.5%)
- Difference
- 31,920
- Percentage Difference
- -26.49%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Kensington and Chelsea
- 5,515 (5.4%)
- # People unemployed in Islington
- 9,825 (6.0%)
- Difference
- 5,515
- Percentage Difference
- -56.19%
Comparing crimes by type for Kensington and Chelsea and Islington
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Kensington and Chelsea and Islington compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Kensington and Chelsea | Crimes in Islington | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Kensington and Chelsea and Islington from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Kensington and Chelsea and Islington.
Compare Property prices over time for Kensington and Chelsea and Islington
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £3,866,711.97 / £1,891,418.51 | £3,967,304.40 / £1,312,980.66 | £2,616,774.72 / £1,124,776.79 | £1,114,753.58 / £593,193.45 |
| 2022 | £4,214,400.88 / £1,987,294.07 | £4,349,132.83 / £1,375,213.55 | £2,872,353.29 / £1,182,370.23 | £1,225,565.58 / £624,900.68 |
| 2021 | £3,742,197.53 / £1,857,202.97 | £3,827,904.21 / £1,284,049.68 | £2,553,811.10 / £1,111,267.66 | £1,137,877.50 / £605,502.10 |
| 2020 | £3,522,463.63 / £1,720,943.72 | £3,617,848.67 / £1,204,390.03 | £2,459,250.50 / £1,042,832.10 | £1,145,793.02 / £586,200.61 |
| 2019 | £3,339,338.77 / £1,643,298.76 | £3,262,461.59 / £1,120,065.30 | £2,237,935.75 / £975,362.46 | £1,080,636.78 / £564,759.24 |
| 2018 | £3,537,436.19 / £1,664,397.96 | £3,555,143.93 / £1,131,544.99 | £2,448,746.77 / £987,361.83 | £1,195,299.15 / £580,801.74 |
| 2017 | £3,443,582.62 / £1,639,844.14 | £3,422,122.05 / £1,113,219.31 | £2,372,558.58 / £976,506.91 | £1,183,347.78 / £583,114.30 |
| 2016 | £3,317,967.48 / £1,629,663.85 | £3,320,820.80 / £1,124,309.82 | £2,309,385.04 / £978,586.55 | £1,117,365.62 / £573,959.54 |
| 2015 | £3,410,391.79 / £1,623,798.28 | £3,478,542.19 / £1,125,667.71 | £2,403,529.60 / £984,820.82 | £1,135,116.32 / £574,252.66 |
| 2014 | £3,369,912.00 / £1,467,342.27 | £3,463,095.52 / £1,025,377.46 | £2,404,306.25 / £897,734.88 | £1,120,782.01 / £522,272.31 |
| 2013 | £2,935,311.42 / £1,231,198.62 | £3,084,902.86 / £873,258.86 | £2,134,809.13 / £764,456.15 | £976,521.69 / £441,987.50 |
| 2012 | £2,631,926.23 / £1,097,546.90 | £2,744,073.57 / £767,424.57 | £1,892,914.54 / £673,672.99 | £876,582.76 / £395,255.29 |
| 2011 | £2,408,014.69 / £1,044,539.13 | £2,473,536.19 / £726,663.98 | £1,711,232.26 / £636,245.64 | £788,585.72 / £380,968.57 |
| 2010 | £2,167,594.04 / £972,170.63 | £2,243,675.11 / £675,257.19 | £1,547,669.33 / £594,452.97 | £730,072.08 / £357,988.59 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 31k vs 67k
- Median Salary
- £37,578 vs £38,434
- Annual Percentage Change
- -3.7% vs 10.3%
- Mean Salary
- £0 vs £0
See how Kensington and Chelsea compares to other areas in Inner London
| Industry | Kensington and Chelsea Count | Islington Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 50 | 30 | +20 | + 50% |
| Production | 355 | 680 | -325 | -62.8% |
| Construction | 765 | 1,290 | -525 | -51.09% |
| Motor Trades | 70 | 125 | -55 | -56.41% |
| Wholesale | 505 | 800 | -295 | -45.21% |
| Retail | 1,285 | 1,700 | -415 | -27.81% |
| Transport | 185 | 390 | -205 | -71.3% |
| Accommodation Food | 790 | 1,100 | -310 | -32.8% |
| Information Comms | 1,255 | 3,855 | -2,600 | -101.76% |
| Finance Insurance | 515 | 605 | -90 | -16.07% |
| Property | 1,000 | 870 | +130 | + 13.9% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 3,350 | 5,450 | -2,100 | -47.73% |
| Business Admin | 1,505 | 2,130 | -625 | -34.39% |
| Public Admin Defence | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| Education | 285 | 415 | -130 | -37.14% |
| Health | 505 | 720 | -215 | -35.1% |
| Arts Entertainment | 1,205 | 1,770 | -565 | -37.98% |