Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a London borough in the west side of inner London. It was named in the 2001 census as the most densely populated local authority area in the United Kingdom, with a population of 158,919 at 13,244 per square kilometre (the land area is approximately 12 square kilometres).
| Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | |
| Demographics | |
|---|---|
| Population: | 158,919 (2001) |
| Ethnicity: | 79% white, 7% black |
| Geography | |
| Formerly: | Kensington, Chelsea |
| Villages: | Earl's Court, Notting Hill |
| Neighbours: | Brent, Hammersmith Wandsworth Westminster |
| Politics | |
| Executive: | Conservative |
| MPs: | Michael Portillo, Karen Buck |
| GLA: | West Central London |
The borough includes the areas of:
- Brompton
- Chelsea
- Earls Court
- Kensington
- North Kensington
- Notting Hill
- South Kensington
- West Brompton
Demographics of Kensington and Chelsea
According to the 2001 census the borough has a population of 158,919. It is 79% white, 4% Black African and 3% Black Caribbean. 44% of households are owner-occupiers.
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