Is Kensington a good place to live?
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In Kensington (L7 2), recorded crime is 82% above the national average, homes sell for around £151,107 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 82% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£151,107
Population
5,996
Recorded crime
487.2
Schools
2
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Kensington L7 2
Kensington L7 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,108 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in L7 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (7 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L7 2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 33/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 27
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 2,225
Owned 25% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 51%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L7 2.
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Kensington L7 2: frequently asked questions
Is Kensington L7 2 a good place to live?
In Kensington (L7 2), recorded crime is 82% above the national average, homes sell for around £151,107 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Kensington L7 2?
Recorded crime in Kensington L7 2 runs at 487.2 per 1,000 properties, 82% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Kensington L7 2 safe?
Crime in Kensington L7 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Kensington L7 2 runs at 487.2 per 1,000 properties, 82% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Kensington L7 2?
Homes in Kensington L7 2 sell for around £151,107 on average, based on 17 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Kensington L7 2 at risk of flooding?
Kensington L7 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,108 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Kensington L7 2?
There are 2 schools in Kensington L7 2 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Kensington L7 2 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Kensington L7 2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Kensington L7 2 a deprived area?
Kensington L7 2 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).