Kensington and Chelsea
§ This page gives an overview of the Kensington and Chelsea local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Kensington and Chelsea is one of London’s smallest yet most affluent boroughs, home to landmarks like Kensington Palace, the Natural History Museum, and the King’s Road. It is renowned for luxury shopping, exclusive residential areas, and cultural events such as the Notting Hill Carnival.
Kensington and Chelsea Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Kensington and Chelsea local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Kensington and Chelsea can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Kensington and Chelsea.
Key Facts about Kensington and Chelsea
What region are Kensington and Chelsea in? Kensington and Chelsea are in the Greater London, an administrative region and a ceremonial county in England.
Is Kensington and Chelsea a city? No, Kensington and Chelsea is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Kensington and Chelsea? The local government for this district is: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (London Borough).
▶ Official website of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea 🔗 rbkc.gov.uk
Which police force covers Kensington and Chelsea? Policing in Kensington and Chelsea is provided by Metropolitan Police Service 🔗 met.police.uk, which serves 32 London Boroughs.
Kensington and Chelsea in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Kensington and Chelsea is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) London
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Inner London - West
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 75 of them are in Greater London (covering 32 London boroughs). We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abingdon
- Brompton & Hans Town
- Campden
- Chelsea Riverside
- Colville
- Courtfield
- Dalgarno
- Earl's Court
- Golborne
- Holland
- Norland
- Notting Dale
- Pembridge
- Queen's Gate
- Redcliffe
- Royal Hospital
- St. Helen's
- Stanley
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Built-up Areas in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brent *
- City of Westminster *
- Hammersmith and Fulham *
- Kensington and Chelsea *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Kensington and Chelsea.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Kensington and Chelsea Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
London Underground ▸ West Brompton (SW5 9JX)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Kensington and Chelsea compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Kensington and Chelsea compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Kensington and Chelsea has 18 electoral wards.
Kensington and Chelsea has a population of 144,518 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Kensington and Chelsea
This chart shows the population trend for Kensington and Chelsea from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Kensington and Chelsea can be found on the ONS statistics for Kensington and Chelsea.