KENSINGTON
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Kensington is a beautiful, historically rich area of London that commands famously high property prices. It is an elegant area and many of the buildings are beautiful, dating back to the earliest stages of London development. Living here you can enjoy plenty of outdoor spaces, including decorative squares and of course, Kensington Gardens, as well as many fantastic eateries and coffee shops, designer shops and offerings, and the benefit of living within close proximity of Central London. With 3 5* Ofsted rated primary schools, 2 outdoor spaces, 7 nearby tube stations and 3 Michelin starred restaurants, the area has a lot to offer families, couples and young professionals alike.
The properties in modern Kensington are very characterful and the area has been very well preserved. Even new buildings in the area have to go through a strict planning approval process to ensure they fit in with the general feel of the area. Throughout the borough you can find listed buildings such as Kensington Palace and then streets reflective of their history, such as pottery lane.
Some of the most premium properties in Kensington are the detached mansions which usually sit around Holland Park. Families tend to also reside in the stunning semi-detached townhouses which offer plenty of space.
As you would expect, schools in Kensington are of a very high standard. The area is home to many of the top performing state schools in London. Notable primaries to mention include Ark Brunel Primary Academy and Barlby Primary School, while secondary schools such as The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School and Chelsea Academy are highly sought after. All of these have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted during their last round of reports. High-performing private schools include Bassett House and Cameron House at prep level, and Kensington Park School and Queen’s Gate School at the senior level.
Wherever you live in Kensington, you are never far from nature. There is no shortage of relaxing green spaces in Kensington, with the likes of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens all close to hand. These Royal Parks are always well kept and feature attractions such as the Serpentine Gallery and the Serpentine Lido.
South West London isn’t renowned for its transport links but Kensington is one of the few exceptions to the rule. There are two tube stations available – South Kensington and Gloucester Road. These operate on both the District and Circle and Piccadilly lines. This takes you into the centre of London in as little as 10 minutes.
West Brompton Overground is also on hand, with trains connecting to Clapham Junction in just over 10 minutes. There are also plenty of buses, with the 14 and 74 going to Warren Street and Baker Street respectively. Night buses also operate in the area, making the journey back and forth between Kensington and Trafalgar Square.
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