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.
Safe Area
Excellent amenities
Welcoming Community
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.
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.
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.
Families, Young Professionals, Community feel
Restaurants, Cafes, Transport links, Green Spaces
As Kennington is a fairly affluent area, the crime rate is low and is deemed to be a safe place to live.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
House
£2,930
Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property
Halls
£1,460
Per month, dependant on chosen halls
Utilities
£115
Per month
Wi-Fi
£30
Per month
Council Tax
£1001
Per year
Fibre Download Speed
80Mbps
Fibre Upload Speed
20Mbps
Pint of Beer
£5
Gym membership
£30
Weekly food shop
£27
An independent cafe serving delicious freshly brewed coffee.
An independent brunch spot serving breakfast lunch, cakes and coffee, with a boutique selection of books, gifts and greetings cards on sale.
A townhouse restaurant with floor-to ceiling windows & terrace, plating British fare & Sunday roasts.
A cosy pub perfect for draught beers, cocktails and pub grub.
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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.
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.
Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for living in Kennington is £2,930.
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.
Kennington is mainly within the London Borough of Lambeth, running along the boundary with the London Borough of Southwark.
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.