Kensington and Chelsea vs Wandsworth
A side-by-side comparison of the Kensington and Chelsea and Wandsworthlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Wandsworth is the more populous; council tax is lower in Wandsworth; Wandsworth has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Kensington and Chelsea | Wandsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,375 | 327,506 |
| Density | 11,816/km² | 9,560/km² |
| Deprivation | 9% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £1,667 | £1,028 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 91% | 95% |
| Aged under 16 | 14% | 16% |
| Aged 16–64 | 71% | 74% |
| Aged 65+ | 14% | 10% |