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Takeaways| Council | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for an Inner London suburb 15% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🤓 Highly Educated😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Kensington is £1,337,898, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Kensington house price trends over the last 30 years.
£1,337,898
£1,108,174
£2,961,502
Is Kensington a nice place to live?
Yes, Kensington is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Inner London. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Kensington?
Kensington has a below average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 86 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 15% above the national average, and 20% below the Inner London average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Kensington?
Kensington has 103 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Avonmore Primary School, Fox Primary School, Kensington Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School and St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.