Camden · London
In short: In 2026, the average home in Kentish Town (Camden) costs about £700k to buy or £2300/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport, with a typical commute of about 21 minutes to central London. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Kentish Town runs at full volume - this is one of the livelier corners of the map, with an evening economy to match.
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Day to day, Kentish Town 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, a mosque and churches.
Based on its profile, Kentish Town tends to work best for people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £700k - 27% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | about £2300 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | about £140k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Kentish Town scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport. It tends to suit people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep.
Around £700k on average to buy (27% above the London average) and roughly £2300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £140k with a 10% deposit.
Kentish Town scores 9/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 21 minutes.