Living in Kennington

Kennington is found within the London Borough of Lambeth, tucked between the A3 and the River Thames. It is an attractive area, with a mix of terraced townhouses and tower blocks. There’s a strong feeling of community spirit, with young professionals and families enjoying the central location. 

Area Key Takeouts

Safe Area

Excellent amenities

Welcoming Community

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Kennington in a snapshot

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Living in Kennington means you’ll have excellent transport links. On the Northern Line, Kennington and Oval stations are both in Zone 2. Nearby you’ll find Lambeth North on the Bakerloo Line and is in Zone 1.

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Kennington hosts a weekly farmers' market held on Saturdays in the courtyard of the Georgian St Mark’s Church. Alternatively, East Street Market on Walworth Road is good for fruit and veg shopping.

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Kennington is in the ideal location if you want easy access to the city centre. It’s a 15 minute walk to the South Bank or a 15 minute bike ride to Charing Cross. 

Demographic

Families, Young Professionals, Community feel

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Transport links, Green Spaces

Safety

As Kennington is a fairly affluent area, the crime rate is low and is deemed to be a safe place to live. 

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Home to the Oval

Kennington is well known for being home to The Oval, an international cricket ground. It was the first ground in England to host international Test cricket and the final Test match of the season is traditionally played there. The Oval has  hosted a number of other significant sporting events, including England's first international football match.

Explore Kennington Park

Kennington Park is a Green Flag award winning green space. Spend an afternoon wandering around the grounds away from the hub of the city centre. You'll find an old fashioned flower garden and cafe, as well as tennis courts and an all weather pitch for hockey and football.

Sip some gin at the Beefeater Distillery

If you’re a gin lover then this is the place for you. Walk through the history of London Gin in a guided tour. You’ll get the chance to smell and touch the botanicals that make Beefeater Gin, before tasting the finished product.

Kennington

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco Superstore , Tesco Express
Gyms
The Gym Group , Pure Gym , SnapFitness

Universities

University
London College of Communication , King's College London

Transport Links

Tube Station
Kennington Tube Station
Bus Services
133, 155, 333, 415, N133, N155

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2,930

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£1,460

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£115

Per month

Wi-Fi

£30

Per month

Council Tax

£1001

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£30

Weekly food shop

£27

The best spots in Kennington

For Coffee

Sugar Pot

An independent cafe serving delicious freshly brewed coffee. 

For Brunch

Vanilla Black

An independent brunch spot serving breakfast lunch, cakes and coffee, with a boutique selection of books, gifts and greetings cards on sale. 

For Dinner

24 The Oval

A townhouse restaurant with floor-to ceiling windows & terrace, plating British fare & Sunday roasts.

Kennington Drinks

Dog House

A cosy pub perfect for draught beers, cocktails and pub grub.

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Frequently asked questions about Kennington

Is Kennington safe?

Living in Kennington is deemed to be safe. As Kennington is a fairly affluent area, mainly consisting of families and young professionals, the crime rate is low. 

Is Kennington a good place to live?

With excellent transport links, close to the centre and a community feel, Kennington is considered to be a very nice area to live, with lots of perks. 

What is the average price of rent in Kennington?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for living in Kennington is £2,930.

Is there a large student population in Kennington?

Kennington isn’t known for being the largest student hub. However, due to its proximity to the city centre, it has all the amenities a student would if they were attending a nearby university. 
 

What borough is Kennington in?

Kennington is mainly within the London Borough of Lambeth, running along the boundary with the London Borough of Southwark. 

Is Kennington safe at night?

Kennington is no more dangerous than many other places in London. Be sure to take all the normal precautions of not making yourselves a target by looking lost, flashing ,watches, phones and expensive jewellery. 

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