| Council | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Crime Rate | ⚠️high |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🎨 Arts & Crafts☕️ Coffee in the Park🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students🤓 Highly Educated |
Is South Kensington right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in South Kensington is £1,350,725, 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.
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£1,213,112
£2,187,210
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 a higher than average crime rate of 210.1 crimes per 1,000 people. Crime hotspots have been reported near Gloucester Road and Kynance Place, as reported by Metropolitan Police Service.
What are the best schools in South Kensington?
South Kensington has 92 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Park Walk Primary School and Bousfield Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.