K&C · London
Kensington sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos. Crime perception here is among the best we track.
Day to day, Kensington gives you a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, churches, a synagogue, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Kensington tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £1250k — 126% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £3300 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £250k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Kensington scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £1250k on average to buy (126% above the London average) and roughly £3300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £250k with a 10% deposit.
Kensington scores 9/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 21 minutes.