| Council | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Crime Rate | Average for an Inner London suburb 24% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🎨 Arts & Crafts☕️ Coffee in the Park🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students🤓 Highly Educated |
The average house price in South Kensington is £1,332,336, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows South Kensington house price trends over the last 30 years.
£1,332,336
£1,218,185
£2,216,869
Is South Kensington a nice place to live?
Yes, South 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.
How safe is South Kensington?
South Kensington has an average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 93 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 24% above the national average, and 14% below the Inner London average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in South Kensington?
South Kensington has 93 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Park Walk Primary School and Bousfield Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.