Nestled within the prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in West London, Kensington epitomises elegance, sophistication, and timeless luxury.
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Discover the Timeless Charm of Kensington
Steeped in history and renowned for its grand Georgian and Victorian architecture, Kensington is home to some of London’s most expensive streets and garden squares such as Wycombe Square and most of the Holland Park neighbourhood. The district is densely populated, largely due to the subdivision of large, mid-rise terraced houses into flats.
From the iconic Kensington Palace to the world-renowned museums lining Exhibition Road, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum, the area boasts a rich cultural tapestry that adds to its allure. With its leafy squares, pristine garden squares, and exclusive boutiques and commercial activity along Kensington High Street, this highly affluent area offers a prestigious lifestyle.
Kensington is crossed east-west with Cromwell Road (the A4), which connects the district to Central London and Heathrow Airport. Kensington Road lies to the north, linking the area to Hounslow, Hammersmith and Central London.
North East Kensington is the location of Kensington Gardens, a public park covering 270 acres of land. The park is populated with formal avenues of spectacular trees and ornamental flowerbeds and includes beautiful Italian and Dutch gardens.
Kensington High Street forms the area’s commercial heart and is home to the Royal College of Music and Imperial College London.
Notable attractions in Kensington include Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial (opposite the Royal Albert Hall), the Natural History Museum and the Natural History Museum.
Property in Kensington
The real estate landscape in Kensington is synonymous with exclusivity and discerning taste, featuring an exquisite array of period townhouses, mansion apartments, and luxurious penthouses.
With its prime location in the heart of London and convenient access to world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment, Kensington presents an unrivalled opportunity for those seeking the epitome of cosmopolitan living.
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Transport Links
The area is served by many public transport links. Most of Kensington is served by three tube stations in Travelcard Zone 1 (Gloucester Road, High Street Kensington and South Kensington), all of which operate on the Circle Line. These stations are also served by the District line, linking Kensington to the City Centre and Westminster. The Piccadilly line connects Kensington to the West End in approximately 10 minutes, and to Ealing, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow and Chiswick (in the opposite direction) in around 20-40 minutes.
Kensington Olympia serves as the overground station for London Overground and National Rail services.
A number of bus services run through Kensington too, providing an alternative mode of transport to different areas of the capital.
London City Airport is the nearest airport, which is just over 10 miles away. Other airports near to Kensington include London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
Education and Schools
Kensington is blessed with a number of outstanding schooling options. Out of 36 schools in the Kensington and Chelsea area, 18 are rated as ‘outstanding’ and 16 as ‘good’ by Ofsted. There is a wide selection of private schooling options too across all levels of education.
Five of Kensington’s best schools are:
- Queen’s Gate School: (Girls only). Ages 4-18
- Kensington Primary Academy: Ages 3-11
- St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School: Ages 5-11
- Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School: Ages 4-11
- St Thomas’ CofE Primary School: Ages 3-11
Get in Touch With Local Kensington Property Experts
As one of London’s most coveted residential areas, Kensington provides a superb standard of living.
Our Notting Hill estate agents operate in the Kensington and Chelsea borough and have a wealth of experience helping those looking to buy or rent in area. Our local experts also provide services for sellers and landlords.