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Living in Kensington
Live listings, HM Land Registry sold prices, schools and transport links for Kensington.
Avg asking price
£2.13m
8 for sale
Avg monthly rent
£6,263 pcm
2 to rent
Price per sq ft
£1685
Asking, listed homes
Sold (24m median)
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10 homes · 0 transportNearby schools
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Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
London Kings Cross
3.7 mi away
Birmingham New Street
99.2 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
102.8 mi away
Manchester Piccadilly
161.4 mi away
Leeds
168.6 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
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Live listings in Kensington
£2,825,000
4 bedroom detached, Fairfield Rise, Kensington
Kensington, W8 5XW
£8,850 pcm
5 bedroom townhouse, Queens Gardens, Kensington
Kensington, W8 1YX
£3,005,000
4 bedroom detached, Nelson Street, Kensington
Kensington, W8 7DD
£695,000
1 bedroom flat, Elm Walk, Kensington
Kensington, W8 4WD
£1,460,000
2 bedroom bungalow, Alma Terrace, Kensington
Kensington, W8 9DR
£2,240,000
3 bedroom cottage, Belgravia Gate, Kensington
Kensington, W8 1NX
£1,710,000
3 bedroom flat, Prospect Place, Kensington
Kensington, W8 1PR
£1,475,000
3 bedroom flat, High Street, Kensington
Kensington, W8 1QD
£3,670,000
5 bedroom semi, Ashford Road, Kensington
Kensington, W8 5TT
£3,675 pcm
2 bedroom bungalow, Trinity Square, Kensington
Kensington, W8 8TT
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The average asking price in Kensington is currently £2,135,000 across 8 live listings on Gaffbee. Budget separately for stamp duty, legal fees, a survey and removals — use the stamp duty calculator to see the exact tax on a given price.
Rents in Kensington average about £6,263 per calendar month, with 2 properties currently available to let. Letting agents cannot charge tenants admin or referencing fees, but you'll need a holding deposit and a tenancy deposit of up to five weeks' rent.
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Anyone with a UK right to rent can let a property in Kensington, subject to referencing and affordability (usually around 30x the monthly rent as annual income). Buyers normally need a mortgage in principle or proof of funds; overseas buyers can purchase but may pay a stamp duty surcharge. Gaffbee is free to use for buyers and renters.