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How the population has changed in Kensington and Chelsea

Demographic trends in Kensington and Chelsea and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
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Kensington and Chelsea's demographics, 2020:

Total population 156,864 people

The total population in Kensington and Chelsea rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 12,939 people per sq km

The population density in Kensington and Chelsea is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 40 years

The average age in Kensington and Chelsea is younger than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Total population in Kensington and Chelsea

In 2020, Kensington and Chelsea was the 32nd largest local authority in London, with a total population of 156,864. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in London

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Population density in Kensington and Chelsea

In 2020, the population density in Kensington and Chelsea was 12,939 people per square kilometre, which was more than London (5,727), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in London

Population density in people per sq km, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Median age in Kensington and Chelsea

In 2020, the median age in Kensington and Chelsea was 40 years, which was older than London (36 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in London

Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

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