About W8
Fashionable shops, green spaces and Kensington Palace make the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) a very desirable place to live.
Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the W8 postcode is one of the most exclusive in London. High Street Kensington is the main shopping hub, and green space can be found in nearby Kensington Gardens. Culture and history can be found on every corner, and there are bars, cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes. The West End is nearby, and excellent transport links makes getting around London quick and simple.
Located in Zone 1, High Street Kensington provides underground travel on the Circle Line. Other tube stations that are close by include South Kensington (Circle, District & Piccadilly) and Gloucester Road (Circle, District & Piccadilly) in Zone 1, and Earls Court (District & Piccadilly), West Kensington (District), Kensington Olympia (District), Barons Court (District & Piccadilly) and West Brompton (District) in Zone 2. Both West Brompton and Kensington Olympia are also served by London Overground trains.
Local Authority
Council Name: Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaPhone: 020 7361 3000
Web: www.rbkc.gov.uk
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