Lambeth · London

Living in Kennington

Kennington sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.

Average to buy
£640k
Average rent (2-bed)
£2150/mo
vs London average
+16%
Est. to central London
~14 min
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How Kennington scores

Safety6/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport8/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly8/10
Buzz & nightlife6/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Kennington gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots and churches.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ veggie & vegan spots✓ churches

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Kennington tends to work best for LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£640k — 16% above the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £2150 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £130k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Kennington a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Kennington scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

How much does a home in Kennington cost in 2026?

Around £640k on average to buy (16% above the London average) and roughly £2150 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £130k with a 10% deposit.

Is Kennington well connected?

Kennington scores 8/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 14 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

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