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Kensington Gardens

England / London / Kensington and Chelsea / Kensington Gardens

About

Kensington Gardens is a large public park in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, covering 265 acres. It was once part of Hyde Park but was separated in 1728. The gardens feature formal avenues, ornamental flower beds, and open lawns, providing a quiet retreat in central London. Key landmarks include the Albert Memorial, the Serpentine Galleries, and the Diana Memorial Playground.

The area surrounding Kensington Gardens is primarily residential, with grand Victorian and Edwardian townhouses. It is close to Kensington Palace, the official residence of several members of the royal family. The neighborhood has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and high-end boutiques along Kensington High Street. Public transport links are convenient, with several Underground stations nearby. The gardens and surrounding streets maintain a peaceful atmosphere despite being in a central location.

Area overview

On average Kensington Gardens has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kensington Gardens is £67,000 per year. There are 1 schools in Kensington Gardens: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Kensington Gardens Population
7,250
Population density
19,552.3 per km²

Demographics

Other White
2,520
34.77%
British
1,692
23.35%
Chinese
673
9.29%
Other
401
5.53%
Other Asian
368
5.08%
Total population: 7,247

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,981
54.13%
Owns outright
665
18.17%
Owns with a mortgage
458
12.51%
Other social rented
344
9.4%
Other forms of private rent
167
4.56%
Total households: 3,660

Property prices in Kensington Gardens

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £995,000 in Kensington Gardens area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,500 up to £2,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats72£979,700
Terraced6£1,137,500

10 years price trend in Kensington Gardens

All postcodes in Kensington Gardens

SW59RP

Kensington Gardens

W85UH

Chantry Square

SW50RD

Hogarth Road

SW50SD

Cromwell Road

SW74DP

Ashburn Gardens

SW74DX

Cromwell Road

SW74XF

Cromwell Road

W85JQ

Lexham Gardens

W85LW

Beatrice Place

W85UJ

Chantry Square

SW50NL

Collingham Road

SW50PT

Earl's Court Gardens

SW59RZ

Kensington Gardens

SW74LS

Harrington Gardens

SW74XL

Cromwell Road

SW59AN

Old Manor Yard

SW59QB

Kensington Gardens

W85UT

St Mary's Gate

SW50PY

Collingham Place

SW50RN

Cromwell Road

SW50RP

Kenway Road

SW50SB

Cromwell Road

SW74BA

Cornwall Gardens

SW74EJ

Cromwell Road

SW50TJ

Knaresborough Place

SW59QA

Earl's Court Gardens

SW74AE

Cornwall Gardens

SW74ES

Ashburn Place

W85JL

Lexham Gardens

SW50NH

Courtfield Mews

SW50PB

Laverton Mews

SW50TQ

Cromwell Road

W85JD

Kensington Gardens

W85UA

Marloes Road

SW50EU

Barkston Gardens

SW50HG

Bramham Gardens

SW50NJ

Courtfield Gardens

SW50TR

Earl's Court Gardens

SW74AN

Cornwall Gardens

SW50ER

Barkston Gardens

SW50PH

Courtfield Gardens

SW50PL

Courtfield Gardens

SW50QQ

Hogarth Road

SW50TE

Knaresborough Place

SW59RD

Hogarth Road

SW74LT

Collingham Road

W85LP

Beatrice Place

SW74AW

Cornwall Gardens

SW74RW

Emperor's Gate

SW74XJ

Cromwell Road

SW50ET

Barkston Gardens

SW50HE

Bramham Gardens

SW74DW

Cromwell Road

W85JU

Lexham Gardens

W86JJ

Lexham Gardens

W86LQ

Marloes Road

SW50HJ

Laverton Place

SW50HL

Collingham Gardens

SW50NS

Collingham Road

SW50QH

Hogarth Road

SW50RL

Child's Street

SW74ET

Ashburn Gardens

SW74RT

Emperor's Gate

W85JJ

Cromwell Road

W85LJ

Lexham Gardens

SW50LS

Collingham Road

SW50RF

Wallgrave Road

SW50RR

Kenway Road

SW74DS

Cromwell Road

SW74JA

Emperor's Gate

W85LL

Marloes Road

W85UN

Kensington Gardens

SW50QE

Collingham Place

SW50QF

Collingham Place

SW50QJ

Hogarth Road

SW50TL

Cromwell Road

SW50SZ

Earl's Court Gardens

SW59RU

Kensington Gardens

SW74BQ

Cornwall Gardens

SW74DB

Courtfield Road

SW74DU

Cromwell Road

SW74HW

Cromwell Road

SW74XR

Cromwell Road

W85LH

Marloes Road

W85UF

Chantry Square

W85UG

St John's Villas
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.