Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code W8 | 1.861 km² |
| Population | 22,332 |
| Male Population | 11,306 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 11,026 (49.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -13.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -1.5% |
| Median Age | 35.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 34.9 years |
| Female Median Age | 35.6 years |
| Area Codes | 20 |
| Postal Code Extensions | W8 4AA, W8 4AB, W8 4AD, W8 4AE, W8 4AF, W8 4AG, W8 4AH, W8 4AJ, W8 4AL, W8 4AN More |
| Associated Cities | London, City of London, Chelsea, London, Bayswater |
| Neighborhoods | Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Queen's Gate |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.49952750069654° / -0.1966938115684149° |
| Related Postal Codes | W1V, W1W, W1X, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6, W7, W9 |
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Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,688 | 23,625 | 22,670 | 22,332 | 20,793 |
| Population Density | 13,805.2 / km² | 12,696.5 / km² | 12,183.2 / km² | 12,001.6 / km² | 11,174.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom | -13.1% | -5.5% | -1.5% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 35.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom | 35.2 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code W8 Population Density
Population Density: 12,002 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code W8 | 22,332 | 1.861 km² | 12,002 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing stores | 136 | 32.8 years |
| Corporate management | 449 | 27.1 years |
| Other wholesale | 168 | 33.1 years |
| Real estate | 299 | 27.9 years |
| Restaurants | 297 | 39.9 years |
| Shopping | 237 | 33.5 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code W8 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code W8 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code W8 | 437,646 tn | 19.6 tn | 235,198.3 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code W8 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 437,646 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 235,198.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/19 | 7:42 PM | 3.3 | 32.8 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 12:18 AM | 4.6 | 95.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/95 | 11:20 AM | 3.3 | 94 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/86 | 12:50 PM | 3.4 | 89.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 9:40 AM | 3.3 | 53.5 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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