Moving to W8 Campden

Commuting from W8

Excellent · Under 25 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo31 min
• King's Cross30 min
• Liverpool Street36 min
• Canary Wharf44 min
• Paddington15 min
• Victoria21 min

Who already lives in W8?

High · 28–34%33.2% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How W8 compares nearby

Moving to W8 — FAQ

What's it like to live in W8?

W8 (Campden, Kensington and Chelsea) scores 65/100 overall — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 124). Safety 53/100, green space 50/100, family life 65/100, commute 98/100. 33.2% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

How long is the commute from W8?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 15 minutes to Paddington (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in W8?

Annual Band D council tax in W8 is £1,652 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in W8?

Kensington and Chelsea has few state schools relative to demand, so cut-offs are extremely tight and faith criteria dominate.

What's the crime rate in W8?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in W8 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 53/100.

Is W8 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (53/100) and family infrastructure (65/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.