What's the Kensington population and density?

Kensington population is 9,323 with density 10664.6 per km².

What are house prices in Kensington?

Based on 50 recent sales, the median price is £130,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How deprived is Kensington?

Deprivation score 10/10 (rank 1027 of 32844 in country).

How safe is Kensington?

Crime level in Kensington is very high with about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Kensington?

Housing mix: terraced 64.8%, semi-detached 15.6%.

How much social housing is near Kensington?

About 30.8% across the Kensington area.

How many households are in Kensington?

There are 3,716 households in Kensington

What's the average income in Kensington?

Average resident income is about £30,400 per year.

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Kensington

Q: What schools in Kensington and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in Kensington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / North West / Liverpool / Kensington

About

Kensington is a residential area located just east of Liverpool city center. The neighborhood is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many of which have been converted into flats. Kensington is home to a range of local shops, cafes, and pubs, catering primarily to students and young professionals due to its proximity to the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.

The area has a strong sense of community, with several parks and green spaces, including Newsham Park, providing recreational opportunities. Kensington is well-connected by public transport, with frequent bus services to the city center and beyond. While it has faced challenges with regeneration, ongoing development projects aim to improve housing and infrastructure in the area.

Area overview

On average Kensington has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kensington is £30,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Kensington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

142

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

30.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kensington Population

9,323

Population density

10,664.6 per km²

Demographics

British

4,817

51.67%

African

885

9.49%

Other White

857

9.19%

Other Asian

424

4.55%

Other

414

4.44%

Total population: 9,323

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,702

45.81%

Other social rented

788

21.21%

Owns outright

589

15.85%

Owns with a mortgage

287

7.73%

Social rents from council

191

5.14%

Total households: 3,715

Property prices in Kensington

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Kensington area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £485,520.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£109,975	£92,250	£101,250	£119,963	£131,993
Semi-Detached	7	£143,000	£134,500	£139,000	£171,000	£205,500
Terraced	39	£125,000	£65,000	£105,000	£138,500	£204,000

10 years price trend in Kensington

All postcodes in Kensington

L70EH

Dial Street

L72QS

Fenwick Street

L72QT

Balm Street

L69HU

Farnworth Street

L72RG

Esher Road

L61AR

Kensington

L66AP

Cambria Street North

L66BS

Coleridge Street

L66DB

Hannan Road

L69DT

Guion Street

L69JH

Alexandra Close

L78SG

Adelaide Road

L66AG

Cambria Street North

L66AW

Halsbury Road

L66DE

Esher Road

L69AF

Boaler Street

L69AJ

Birstall Road

L69EY

Brecon Street

L70AF

Lockerby Road

L70EF

Cliff Street

L72PL

Cotswold Street

L72QQ

Brae Street

L72SA

Clearwater Close

L63AA

Phillimore Road

L63AG

Kelso Road

L66BY

Hawkins Street

L72PW

Holt Road

L72PX

Cliff Street

L61AX

Kensington

L66BX

Grantham Street

L66DQ

Halsbury Road

L69HY

Ringo Starr Drive

L72QF

Ling Street

L72QN

Gilead Street

L66AS

Sutcliffe Street

L69AE

Boaler Street

L69HX

Kensington

L78RY

Albert Edward Road

L63AW

Parton Street

L66AN

Hannan Road

L69BB

Farnworth Street

L69JA

Coleridge Street

L69JJ

Phythian Close

L61JX

Phythian Street

L66AD

Boaler Street

L66AL

Molyneux Road

L66DW

Bigham Road

L63AL

Ottley Street

L66DH

Ridley Road

L66DN

Ridley Road

L72PR

Brae Street

L78UY

Albert Edward Road

L61LX

Upper Baker Street

L66BD

Mirfield Street

L72QE

Brae Street

L78UX

Kensington

L63AQ

Kelso Road

L69HS

Butler Crescent

L78RE

Edinburgh Road

L63AN

Parton Street

L66AH

Boaler Street

L66DJ

Romer Road

L70LA

Kelso Road

L72GA

Holt Road

L72PE

Kensington

L61DZ

Kensington

L66BQ

Gilroy Road

L69AG

Molyneux Road

L69JQ

Boaler Street

L72QA

Dell Street

L61AZ

Kensington

L63AP

Hinton Street

L69BD

Butler Crescent

L72QG

Brae Street

L61JS

Fitzroy Way

L61PQ

Gloucestor Court

L66BW

Mallow Road

L69BA

Farnworth Street

L69HT

Denman Street

L69JN

Olympia Street

L72RJ

Kensington

L78XD

Kensington

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Data Sources

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